The sparkling imitation jewellery or the Rajasthani mojris, all are captivating the attention of the shopaholics of the city. The ‘Basant Mela’ is evoking a good response.
Put up at Bhopal Haat, this annual mela is organised by Panchayat and Rural Development Department.
The exhibition showcases an exquisite collection of dress materials, leather, food items, terracotta and much more. The venue has become a must stop for the shopaholics as they could explore the varieties in dress materials, accessories and bags.
Artisans belonging to SHGs from 20 districts of Madhya Pradesh have arrived in the mela to display and sell their products.
The mela has brought a huge variety of different materials from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh as well. There are hand-printed cotton bed sheets, fine cotton dress materials, readymade kurtis and bed sheets from Gujarat, handloom bed sheets and interior materials from Tikamgarh.
Sharing a major collection from Madhya Pradesh the mela is vying to attract the customers fond of Maheshwari and Chanderi. A variety of Chanderi dress material, sarees, bed-sheets, terracotta, bagh print, jute and leather materials like purses and hand bags.
It is to be noted that the fair is organised every year and is scheduled in the annual calendar, to promote the self- employed artisans living under poverty line. With the help of such opportunities offered by Government they get a chance to display their talent before the citizens. As many as 36 Self Help Groups (SHGs) from three States of the country have participated in the mela.