A craft mela ‘Adi Shilp 2014’ is being organised at historic shopping stop Gauhar Mahal. The ‘Adi Shilp Mela 2014’ is being organised by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India limited (TRIFED), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.
The craft bazaar began on December 6 that would continue till December 15. The ‘Adi Shilp Mela’ attracted a huge crowd and is lauded by art lovers on the very first day of the fair.
This craft mela is all about handloom material and people of Bhopal explored the various vibrant colours of India. Gauhar Mahal is furnished with the cultures of Gujarat, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Banaras, West Bengal, Ranchi, Kolkata and Uttar Pradesh.
Notably, TRIFED works for craft vendors belonging to different tribes and leading a livelihood in different regions of the country. TRIFED often takes them on tours in a group so that they can earn the profit directly by selling their material in any handloom fair in India or overseas. Besides, TRIFED also sends these vendors all over the country as and when they are offered with any such opportunity. This is the third time when this particular troupe of vendors has put up the stalls in Gauhar Mahal in a fair to trade for their bits and pieces.
All the vendors have brought a different range of colours, designs, sizes and qualities. Showcasing the beautiful and unique collection of outfits, jewellery and decorative pieces the exhibition is captivating the attention of Bhopalites. The women loves to adorn her with wonderful and trendy clothing, this exhibition cum sale has it all.
The people are shopping with great fervour and usually a heavy crowd is noticed in the evenings. Especially, the ladies of the city are more captivated towards the fair as it has got different versions of female stuff. The city of lakes got embellished with different traditions and cultures of the country under one roof.
The response is pretty good. As the people of the city are enjoying the season of exquisite shopping in the city, they are equally enjoying the Adi Shilp Mela 2014.