Thousands of traders and customers from across Bhopal are flocking to CRISP Handloom exhibition-cum-buyer- seller meet at Rainbow Treat, near Shahpura lake, here.
The exhibition, which began on Friday, will conclude on Sunday. The main objective of the fair is to promote the handloom of Padhana and Sarangpur Cluster, Madhya Pradesh.The ongoing handloom exhibition is showcasing varieties of designs. Bed-sheets, sarees and home furnishing materials are on display and are attracting huge crowd.
Appreciating the work of the weavers, Mukesh Sharma, CEO, CRISP said, “At a time when there is a large variety of clothing styles and materials in the market, the quality, colour and craftsmanship of handloom materials remain widely sought after. CRISP Handloom exhibition cum buyer seller meet would ensure an increased market access for the artisans. At the exhibition, which would remain open till October 12, weavers would be selling their products directly and hence the exquisite products would be available at reasonable prices.
He further stated that the purpose with which we have organised this is to see that the Handloom weavers come into direct contact with the customers, that is very important and this is what is helping. People come here and they like to interact and the weavers benefit a lot as they come to know the requirements, the needs of the customers. All out activities, our aim is to ensure that it is need based.