The Bagh Utsav 2013 was concluded here on Sunday at Gauhar Mahal. Showcasing a huge variety of Bagh prints over different materials, the Bagh utsav was organised by Marignayanee Emporium, Madhya Pradesh Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation from April 5.
It was a one man show of the National award winner, Ismail Suleman Khatri. The fair captivated a huge crowd to shop for the rarest collection of Bagh prints. Different motifs in Maheshwari and Chanderi material were displayed in exhibition. There was an array of vibrant colours like green, ocean green and ocean blue along with shades of yellow, brown, sky colours and colours in contrast.
Ismail Suleman Khatri is a bagh print artist known for giving a new form to the years old bagh print. Since early fifties the Khatris are practicing this art in Dhar.
Women visited the utsav in good number, they could shop for a wonderful collection of sarees, suits and dress materials in bagh print over different materials. Manager of the emporium, Gauhar Mahal Arvind Sharma told The Pioneer, “The people of Bhopalites actually explored the variety of the oldest and most loveable print of the State. They enjoyed the experience of having a look at the best fabrics displayed here which is Maheshwari, Chanderi, Silk Cotton textiles.”
These materials have been designed in Bagh prints beautifully embroidered with one of the most renowned and loved in all seasons. There was range of running material (Thaan) in different varieties as well.
From short kurtis to full salwar suit, the female participants were overwhelmed with the kind of fine Karigari done over the cloth material. The ladies out there were enthralled to watch bagh prints in such bright and vibrant colours.
The visitors were mesmerised by the collection in the fair and enjoyed shopping at the exhibition-cum-sale this summer. Experiencing a great reaction from the visitors the exhibition-cum-sale ended with a lot of enthusiasm.