The Bhopalites are exploring a wide range of exquisite handloom and handicraft items at a craft fair, Poompuhar. Organised by the Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation limited along with Poompuhar (Government of Tamil Nadu),. the exhibition began on Sunday.
Inaugurated by MP Alok Sanjar, the exhibition is being held at Community Hall, Ravi Shankar Nagar, Bittan Market and is evoking a good response.
The Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation limited is taking various steps to promote authentic handicrafts of Tamil Nadu and to provide direct and indirect potential marketing support to crafts persons.
These handicrafts are unique in form and nature and the craftsmanship is richly reflected in bronze, brassware, stoneware, sandalwood and rosewood carvings in day to day utility art pieces like that of lamps, wooden sculptures, wall brackets, door handles, tableware. The collection comprises of exclusive art objects of the State, mainly to present a tasteful display of excellent craft pieces for the benefit of art connoisseurs.
One can identify quite a large number of rare motifs and excellent workmanship. Traditional woodcarvings and various sizes of highly decorated bronzes with rare motifs and expressions, brass lamps with swan on top are highlights of the exhibition. Notably, these all items have been collected painstakingly over a period of six months and presented, keeping in view the artistic taste of the visitors and their tradition. The exhibition also presents the inherent culture of the state and skills of the craftsmen.
This exhibition is also unique from other exhibition as it not only displays the richness of Tamil Nadu’s culture but also gives the art lovers an opportunity to buy an exquisite range of bronze material.
The exhibition will continue till October 14. Notably, special discount are being offered on displayed handicrafts in this exhibition.