The Khadi materials being exhibited at the historical shopping hub of the city is capturing the attention of the shopaholics.
The Khadi Utsav that began here from Thursday exhibits a delightful range of Khadi products displayed by as many as 50 artisans from 11 States of the country. Organised by the Madhya Pradesh Khadi and Village Industry Board, the exhibition cum sale was inaugurated by State Home Minister Babulal Gaur and Mayor Krishna Gaur.
The craftsmen from States like Rajasthan, Banaras, Kolkata, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Ujjain too have brought the special and rare products of their region. From mysterious mojri that is creating a fantasy among the visitors to the live demonstration of thread weaving over a charkha has become the centre of attraction of the exhibition cum sale.
Notably, the dress materials in cotton, chiffon, crape and silk are also on display at Gauhar Mahal. Talking about the mysterious mojri from Rajasthan is one of the most tried footwear at the fair. The mojri vendor and State award winner Nathuram challenges the visitors to find out how the mojri is worn in the foot. While talking about the mojri, he laughingly says, “I challenge all the visitors of this fair to try this mysterious mojri and find out the way to wear it. If anyone who will finds out the solution to the puzzle, I will give this mojri to that person.”
Crafted wondrously and embedded with beautiful traditional karigari, the mojri hasn’t received any buyers till now. The mojri is made up of leather material which fantasies the buyers even more.
Another centre of attraction of the fair is the pure silk sarees from Kolkata and West Bengal. A saree starting with the cost of Rs 2700 is beautifully embedded with colourful threads giving it even more elegant look.
Not only this, but the shopaholics are also enjoying a fine range of traditional accessories, suits, kurtis, stoles, bangles, that enchants the visitors even more. The fair will remain open till October 9 for the shopaholics.