The national Handloom Expo 2017 was organised for the first time in Bargarh by the Odisha State Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society ltd (Boyanika).
Beginning from January 3, the exhibition will continue till January 23. The event also coincided with the world famous ‘Dhanu Yatra’ and its main objective is facilitating sustainable livelihood to the weavers of different parts of the country by providing a common platform for marketing their handloom products.
The main attraction of the expo is the ‘Theme pavilion’, which is depicted in shape of Dhauli Santi Stupa. Till the date, a turnover to the tune of Rs 3.25 crore has been achieved, informed sources. It is also stated to be double the target.
The expo is sponsored by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Union Ministry of Textiles. As many as 61 stalls have been erected and handlooms of various parts of the country have represented.