The prominent shopping hub of the city Gauhar Mahal is embellished with ‘Bagh Utsav’. The exhibition cum sale of bagh print in various varieties was inaugurated here on Friday by national awardee in bagh prints Farrukh Ahmed Khatri.
Organised by Madhya Pradesh Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation, this is show of bagh print works by National Award Winner Ismail Suleman Khatri from Dhar.
The exhibition that began here on Friday would conclude on April 14. One could find a wonderful collection of sarees, suits and dress materials in cotton and silk material. Manager of Gauhar Mahal Sudesh Shrivastava told ‘The Pioneer’, “The people of Bhopal can explore many varieties of the oldest fabric of the State. They can enjoy the experience of having a look at the best print displayed here.”
He further informed that this particular exhibition is organised for the second time in the State Capital. These materials have been designed on different textiles. There is also a range of running material (thaan) in different varieties as well starting with the range of Rs130. One could also find bed sheets and kurtis at the exhibition.
These cotton saris are weaved with distinctive designs involving stripes and floral borders. There is a variety of bagh prints in cotton, silk, crape and chiffon.
ladies who want to wrap themselves in handcrafted bagh prints can visit the fair and can fill their wardrobes with loveable fabrics at affordable price. The cost of material ranges from Rs1,500 to 8,000.
He also said that similar exhibitions would be organised in the future as well and with the best quality product.