The Bhopalites are enjoying different varieties of handicrafts at a handloom fair. The Gnadhi Shilp Mela 2013, being organised at the historical shopping hub of the city, Gauhar Mahal is evoking a huge response from the buyers.
The shopaholics of the city are exploring the handicraft varieties of as many as 15 States of the country. There is a huge collection displayed from Kashmir, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Orissa, lucknow and many more places. More than 200 stalls by 150 artisans from across the country, vie to attract the customers to purchase the stuff at affordable price.
This mela is all about handicraft and handloom materials. The buyers interested in jewellery and other accessories, the stall from Rajasthan is the best one for them. The traditional ‘laak ke Gehne’ are more in demand by the female buyers. Moreover the stone jewellery is also capturing the interest of the buyers.
Not only this, people interested in decorating the interiors of their house are also exploring the widest range of handcrafted beautiful showpieces. The wooden Ram Ghar that includes small idols of lord Rama, Sita and laxman is pretty in demand. Moreover the flower vases and small showpieces made of paper-mache are also evoking a good response from the buyers.
The prices of these showpieces go up to Rs 5,000. Especially the paper-mache work is attracting a huge crowd. With the onset of the winter season, it is a happy tide in the fortune for the stall from Kashmir selling woolen stoles, shawls and ponchos. The embroidered ponchos for the children in vibrant colours are much in demand. For the college going teenager girls, the variety of Kashmiri coats and the ladies are opting for the Pashmina Shawls.
Talking about the fashion how can one forget to mention about the clothing from lucknow. The sarees and suit materials adorned with the shadow embroidery are also captivating the interest of the buyers. Notably, the mela began from December 19 and would continue till December 29.