The Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society ltd (Boyanika), the only apex organisation of the State for marketing of handloom products, held an exhibition at the Mini Stadium here from May 30 in a bid to facilitate sustainable livelihood of the weavers and provide a common platform for marketing of hand woven, special handloom products. The exhibition will continue till June 13.
Inaugurating the event, Textile and Handicraft Minister Sarojini Hembram said that the art of the weaving in the State very old and its products are highly appreciated. Its fabrics bear testimony to the artistic excellence of the State.
She maintained that special handloom exhibitions are being organised to provide opportunity to sell different hand woven products of the State in one platform and study the recent market trend through interaction with the customers directly. The exhibition was organised for the first time in Dhenkanal on the occasion of Sabitri and Raja festivals. It opens from 1 pm to 9 pm daily.
Among others, District Collector Bishnu Prasad Panda and Managing Director, Boyanika Satya Ranjan Sahoo spoke. The event is sponsored by Development Commissioner of Handlooms, Union Ministry of Textiles.