Dhaka Handicrafts Limited (DH Ltd.) is in the business of the production and export of handicrafts with a commitment to advancing indigenous and impoverished artisans. DH Ltd. is a handicrafts manufacturing and trading concern. It is a hundred percent export-oriented crafts-producing business entity registered under the Joint Stock Company Act 1994 as a Limited Company by Guarantee. The registration number is C- 38459(417)/99 Dated 29 August 1999.

The motivation for the business of DH Ltd. is to serve traditional crafts producers. Along with business as the prime focus, its slogan is “producers first”. The organizational philosophy and culture as well as the business practices of DH Ltd. were founded on the welfare of vulnerable and impoverished artisans in rural and remote areas of Bangladesh. Thus, DH Ltd. extends a number of welfare services to the traditional artisans – the producers. DH Ltd. is committed to ensuring women's economic empowerment and social dignity.

Ever since its inception and in the phases of its progressive changes, DH Ltd. has been a producer-welfare-oriented organization. It shall encourage independence and self-reliance for both the organization and its beneficiaries. The organization and the people involved shall foster human rights, and gender equity; and value the culture and tradition of the relevant people in their historical context and future prospects.

Vision: “To be the leading handicrafts exporter of the country”

Mission: “Collaborate with the impoverished artisans in the production of the natural resource & recycled material-based handicrafts”