The patterns of Kosa silk, bordered sarees, cotton handloom and other handloom and handicraft artistic works are captivating the attention of the shopaholics of the city at Gauhar Mahal.
Displaying the works of 60 women artisans from across 18 districts of the State a Handloom and Handicraft exhibition cum sale ‘Mahila Shilp Mela’ is being organised at historical shopping hub of the city that began here from June 27. The exhibition is organised by Madhya Pradesh Handloom and Handicraft Department.
The traditional patterns of Kosa silk sarees of Indore are drawing the attention women buyers more. These sarees are in with three pallu including ‘jala’ ‘Jhar’ and ‘gheechaa’ with temple border and zari work. Some sarees in kossa and mulberry silk mix in Kanchivaram pattern are on sale. It is in latest collection with 12 colours. Around 50 designs and colours are available in kossa silk. The range starts from Rs 3,600 to Rs 6,500.
Vendor Huma Khan said “It is one of the most popular and ancient silk of MP. The specialty this silk is made of cocoons and its 100% pure. It is very sophisticated and takes 8 days for completing one plane saree by one worker. We have to keep lot of patience and more careful during weaving. Every kosa silk saree have temple border in raw silk. Raw silk is unfinished work of kosa silk and it takes more time and patience than plane sarees. “
“It is all time favorite of women and comfortable in summer and winter seasons both because of its purity. It is easy to wash. I’m the third generation of my family who associated from this business. We participated first time Bhopal’s fair because of less production of kossa silk”, she added.
Fish cut, Anarakali and Angarakha frock suits of Bhopal, some kurits in short and long length in chikan thread work are specially attracting the teenagers.
The exhibition also shares wooden decorative items made of Sheesham tree of Pipariya are exhibited on sale. One big wooden item on which carved titanic ship, london Bridge and china wall together worth Rs 15000 is major attraction of sale. Jewellery made of beads, pearl, crystal, clay, and terracotta products in small and big size, cotton bed sheets of Paran are also on sale. The expo would conclude on July 6.