From the showpieces of bamboos of Nagaland to the bead jewellery from Assam, it is all about the Craft Bazaar organised here at the historical shopping hub of the city, Gauhar Mahal.
Inaugurated here on Saturday by MlA Surendranath Singh, the fair showcases art pieces from the states of North-East India. The fair is organized by Ministry of Development of the Northern Ireland Region of India, New Delhi and sponsored by Ministry of Textiles (Government of India).
Showcasing the handloom and handicraft materials at around 150 stalls the fair is majorly vying to attract the female buyers.
A remarkable variety of dress materials, imitation jewellery, foot-wears, saris, men’s and children wears, household materials, rugs and not to forget mentioning about the traditional and years old dress materials from seven states of North East India captivated buyers on first day.
It has a special range of jewellery for females from Assam. The bead jewellery is available in an array of vibrant colours. With the intention of introducing the people of India with these artifacts, the North East Craft Market showcases art craft from all the major cities and regions of India like North Eastern Assam, Arunachal, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura, Sikkim.
BKD, Manager of the North East Craft Market for Bhopal City Said that this North East Craft Market is a unique event for Bhopal city where Bhopalites will be able to get the unique handicrafts of North-Eastern India in their city. He further said that the vendors will get direct profit with the sale of their products.