The Sankranti Mela 2015 being organised at Bhopal Haat is all about traditional and trendy outfits and accessories which is being loved by the shopaholics of the city. The females are being captivated towards the imitation jewellery and, of course, the trendy outfits.
Moreover, the beautifully embedded foot-wears are another centre of attraction for the female buyers. last but not the least the home decoration items are yet another reason for the shopaholics to visit the mela.
Notably, there is an exquisite collection of dress materials, jewellery, leather, food items, terracotta and much more being exhibited by self help groups from across the country. Usually exhibition is organised each year, 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 products.
SHGs artisans from different parts of the State have arrived in the mela to display and sale their products. These artisans earn the profit of sale directly from the customers.
There is an array of colourful kurtis, suits in various handloom materials including Maheshwari and Chanderi. Moreover, the stoles which are in trend these days are also available in the same material. The most capturing part of the mela is the handbags made out of jute. Especially the college students are more captivated towards these traditional yet trendy handbags. Bed sheets, cushions, door mats and more is captivating the interest of the people.
Notably, organised by State Panchayat and Rural Development Department the mela every year receives a satisfactory response by regular buyers and this year too people are taking a good pleasure of the handloom materials being exhibited there.
Moreover, the people also enjoy various cultural events organised every weekend. This is not all, but to enhance the taste buds of the shopaholics of the city delicious and mouth watering eatables are also available there. The mela will continue till January 18.