Olangchung Gola’s locally woven carpets are highly sought after
The primary source of revenue for Olangchung Gola hamlet in Taplejung District is now carpets. Taplejung produces traditional woven carpets that are shipped to China, where they are well-liked. With the reopening of the border, Olangchung Gola’s carpets are now being shipped to other markets in China, according to entrepreneur Phup Lhamu Shrestha. Locals now have more economic opportunities and the financial condition has improved as a result. In the Nepalese market, Olangchung Gola’s carpets are also well-liked. Through the Taplejung district’s Phungling Bazar, the carpets from this region make their way to Kathmandu. According to him, these carpets cost between Rs 10,000 and Rs 25,000 each in the Nepali market.
The identical carpets are extremely expensive in the Chinese market, where they are purchased and sold for between Rs 15,000 and Rs 45,000, according to businesswoman Shrestha. Due to the disparity in prices on the global market, local producers make a healthy profit when they sell their products abroad. In this sense, Olangchung Gola’s businesspeople and craftspeople have a tremendous chance to benefit economically from the carpets that are exported to China. This commerce network has grown much more since the border was opened. Additionally, it has produced jobs locally. Opportunities for exports have begun to contribute significantly to the district’s Olangchung Gola region’s economy
