A handloom and handicraft fair ‘Ashadh Mela’ is captivating the interest of the city denizens.
The fair is being organised at Bhopal Haat.
A large number of wooden items which used for office, kitchen, and daily use purposes of Gujarat, were the major attraction of the visitors. Some colourful and designer bangles and other accessories costing from Rs 10 to 30 are loved by girls.
One of the vendors, Surendra said, “Our all items are in visitor’s demand here but bangles mostly in demand of girls. This time we received a good response from Bhopalites,” he added.
Some jute and bamboo made items of Rajasthan including curtains, purse in various design also attracted the visitors.
Speaking about the Jute and Bamboo made curtains, vendor Abid Ansari said, “The Bhopalites loved the curtains we had brought
this time.” Talking about the specialty of the curtains he said, “We have different designs of curtain made of jute including window chick window blinds, capsule in indigo print with thread weaving. Some bamboo made curtains in printed and plane design with silk weaving are available here.
Bamboo curtains are more costly than jute and it takes two days to complete one curtain. It is made of vegetable colour. This curtain keeps us cool in summer season and washable. The cost of jute and bamboo curtains starts from Rs 90 and 150 per square feet.” Moreover, the carpets and doormats made up of silk and acrylics in Kashmiri and Afgani designs in small and large were also exhibited.
Besides, some handlooms products exhibited here which attracted the buyers. The exhibition was organised by Panchayat Evam Gramin Vikas Vibhag. The fair was well received by the shopaholics of the city.