The handloom exhibition-cum-sale in Shravan Mela put up at Bhopal Haat evoked a good response from the shopaholics of the city.
Organised by Panchayat and Gramin Vikas department of Madhya Pradesh, the fair concluded here on Friday.The Bhopal Haat always brings something new for the people of the city. The mela on the concluding day was embellished with the special items from various parts of the country. Entering the haat one could find articles of interior decoration, jewellery, spices and much more.
While talking to The Pioneer in-charge of the fair Dinesh Tiwari said, “Many fairs are organised at Bhopal Haat for the people of the city. Another reason of organizing such melas is to promote the Self Help Groups, working in different parts of the country.” He also said that this time the mela had brought different materials from Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh that was much appreciated by the shopaholics.
A high range of decorative items from Gujarat, like wall hangings and other ornaments for interior decoration was much in demand this festive season. The night lamps from Rajasthan, hand printed bed-sheets, fine and trendy dress materials, readymade kurtis and bedsheets from Chhattisgarh Kosa Silk and household textiles from Tikamgarh also captured the attention of the buyers.
The Mela also shared a major collection from Madhya Pradesh such as a variety of Chanderi dress material, sarees, Dabu print, terracotta, Bagh print and jute and leather items like purses and hand bags. Further the imitation jewellery attracted most of the teenagers at the fair.
Notably, Sharavan Mela is organised every year at Bhopal Haat for the shopaholics to catch up with something new trends in handloom and handicraft materials. Receiving a good response the fair ended with a lot of fervor and enthusiasm.