New Delhi : The ongoing handloom expo at Central Cottage Industries Corporation , Janpath is attracting visitors in droves . Products from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Jammu and Kashmir is for sale at the expo. Visitors were captivated by handloom fabrics, particularly Silk Sarees. Women adore Banarasi sarees, Tussa silk from Odisha, Chanderi from Madhya Pradesh, Tant and Garuda silk from Bengal, Madhubani and Bhagalpuri textiles from Bihar the list is endless. Traditional dresses from the north eastern states , such as the ‘Mekhela Chador’ of Assam speak volumes about the beauty of Indian Handlooms. It will continue till 19th March 2022 from 10:00 am to 7:00pm.
According to Assam weaver Pranav, this traditional sari is made exclusively with silk threads, while it is occasionally stitched with cotton threads and artificial fibres. The sari’s unique designs are woven entirely by hand, occasionally with mekhla and chador embroidered at the ends. The upper section of the saree is referred to as Chador, and the lower part is referred to as Mekhla
India has a rich & diverse textile heritage. The expo provides a glimpse of this marvel and alsoa platform for the cultural and artistic interchange between weavers and art patrons .The main motto is to encourage visitors to wear Handlooms with pride and to adopt Handloom products in their daily lives
Such initiatives will promote the Indian weavers & textile artists by sustaining their livelihood & providing them with more marketing opportunities and making Atmanirbhar Bharat.
