Bhopal

Rare collection of cotton handloom captivates visitors in handicraft fair at Gauhar Mahal

Staff Reporter

A handloom and handicraft fair is being organized at  Gauhar Mahal and is evoking a great response by the city shopaholics.

The fair began here from Wednesday and has brought a huge range of handcrafted materials. Notably, various weavers from some self help groups and the selected vendors have participated in the handloom fair. One could find a vast collection of handloom and handicraft materials at the fair.

The fair has brought a rare collection in the cotton handloom which is captivating a huge crowd in the city. This collection is specially designed and handcrafted by the weavers work in self help groups. Weavers from across the country have arrived with the sparkling and fizzy shades of their regions which is captivating the interest of the shopaholics of the city.

It is to be noted that most of the stalls showcases a collection in Chanderi and Maheshwari cotton from Madhya Pradesh. It also shares a collection of Kashmiri cotton, Kosa silk in saris and dress materials. There is an array of wonderful colour combinations in brown, shades of blue, white, black, red, green and also some traditional colours like royal blue, gold and silver lining work has enhanced the look of the handloom material.

Also this winter, the vendors have brought various ranges of woolen material wooing the shopaholics of the city. These materials have been designed in different patterns and prints. Besides, the South Indian Cotton materials in saris and suits are in much demand by the citizens.

Apart from a huge range of dress materials, the meenakari jhumkas are taking over the fair. The fair has become a major attraction for those looking for new stuff for their wardrobe.