let's get crafty

SK Biswas, development commissioner (handicrafts) formally inaugurated the Gandhi Shilp Bazar at Narsapur. On this occasion, Rakesh Kumar, executive director, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) along with with GVK Rama Rao, president, All India lace Exporter Association and K Tulasi Rao were also present.

Kumar informed that keeping in view the export and domestic potential of lace products from the region of Narsapur to various markets, Ministry of Textiles has identified Narsapur as one of the mega clusters for setting up of an International lace Trade Centre. EPCH has been chosen as a nodal agency for operation of this centre.

On the occasion of Godavari Maha Pushkaralu, the Council is organising exhibition-cum–sale under Gandhi Shilp Bazar till July 22 at International lace Trade Centre, Canal Road, Rustumbada, Narsapur. 100 artisans and craftsmen from southern region as well as other parts of the country are displaying their crafts.

The Gandhi Shilp Bazaar will provide a unique platform to the artisans and craft persons to sell their products and interact with the visitors to know about the needs and demand of the region. The products on display include mirror embroidery, Kasuthi work, bead jewellery, wood inlay, lacquerware, handmade agarbatti, stone and wood carving, bamboo product, sea shell craft, terracotta, jute, fibre craft, glass toys, fur dolls and embroidery crochet lace, Kalamkari, artificial jewellery, Madhubani painting, handloom, papier mache, et al. further informed Kumar.