The vibrant and exquisite shades in block print could be seen at Block Print Show 2013, at Mrignayanee emporium, Bittan Market. Organised by Mrignayanee Emporium of Madhya Pradesh Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation, the fair began on September 14 and would conclude on September 30.
The fair showcases enormous variety of saree wears, dress materials in block prints. It also showcases traditional and imitation jewellery that could adorn the wardrobe of ladies this festive season. One could find a wonderful collection of sarees and dress materials in a huge variety of handloom stuff of the State.
While talking to The Pioneer, manager at the exhibition Brijendra Raghuwanshi said, “This is for the first time we are organizing this kind of fair. Earlier, we have organised similar fairs but, the reason which make this exhibition different from others is the unique designs on the fabrics of State are on display altogether under a roof.”
He said that the printing was stopped for some time due to heavy rains and in this span of time new designs were introduced in block print that have been exhibited.
Elaborating further, he said that all the materials are put up individually maintaining their beauty and exclusivity. Raghuwanshi further said, “Such royal fabrics and designs could add more exquisiteness to their wardrobes at affordable prices. The cost of the materials starts from Rs 800 and goes up to Rs 8000”, he added.
A special range for Bengali customers is also at display in Kosa silk. People are exploring the most enchanting work on dress materials at the exhibition.
These materials have been designed in different patterns and prints including the bagh, batik and dabu prints. The fabrics are adorned with the block print. There is also a range of running material (Thaan) in different varieties as well.
There are as many as 2000 varieties of block print in saris and suits on the fabrics like Maheshwari, Chanderi, Chiffon, Kosa Silk and many others.
ladies, who want to wrap themselves in beautiful designs of block print on handcrafted prints on fabric of the State, can visit the fair. The array of vibrant colours like green, ocean green and ocean blue and colours in contrast is captivating the attention of female participants.