Works of renowned sculptures, Kosa sarees and dress material, Terracotta decorative items and other items prepared by various wings of the Village Industry Department would be the centre of attraction in the exhibition to be organised during the three-day Rajyotsava to be celebrated here from November 1.
Officials said that preparations are going on war footing at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Industry and Business Premises for the Rajyotsava celebration on the occasion of 14th Foundation Day of the State.
They said that the pavilion of the Village Industry Department will have ‘Shilpgram’ showcasing activities and schemes of different wings of the Department through attractive pictures, models and exhibits. The creations of renowned artisans will be displayed in the stall by Chhattisgarh Handicrafts Development Board.
Similarly the hand-loom section will display Kosa sarees and dress material besides cotton sarees and dress material prepared by the best weavers from natural Kosa of Chhattisgarh.
The officials said that the Terracotta decorative items prepared by the artists of Chhattisgarh Matikala Board will also be displayed in the stall. Similarly, the stall will also showcase the silk industry of the State, Collection of Kosa and preparation of silk thread and related activities will also be displayed through pictures and exhibits.
The stall of Chhattisgarh Khadi Gramodyog will have counters of entrepreneurs benefited from Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Scheme. The visitors will be made aware of various employment oriented schemes through displays.
The exhibition will showcase works like bamboo craft of Narayanpur, Bell metal and iron craft of Jagdalpur-Kondagaon, Woodcraft and Tattoo of Ambikapur and Jashpur, Dry flowers and bamboo craft of Bilaspur, stone sculpture of Rajnandgaon, wood craft of Raipur, Aari work, Katha work and various household items. These items will also be available for sale on reasonable price in the exhibition, officials said.