NATIONAL HANDLOOM EXPOSITION INDIA
WEAVES 2003 OPENS IN NEW DELHI
The National Handloom Exposition
India Weaves’ 2003 opened at the Dilli Hat here today. It was
inaugurated by the Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Shri S. B.
Mohapatra.
The exposition showcases
traditional hand weaves and prints of about 120 handloom corporations/cooperatives/primary
societies/NGOs spread all over the country. It provides small-scale
& cottage industries, handloom weavers and artisans from remote
and tribal areas a platform to display and transact sales of their
products. The exposition, ever since, its inception, has registered
an impressive attendance from individual and bulk buyers alike.
The exposition is famous for its wide range of handloom products
including bed linen, tableware, upholstery, furniture, fabrics,
carpets, durries, shawls, kurta, etc. in different fabrics, weaves
and prints.
Special attraction
at the India Weaves’ 2003 this year is the kurta corner, NIFT
Nook. It provides live demonstrations of weaving loom in action
and block printing. Special guided tours are conducted to the
International Food Plaza where the master weavers are displaying
their skills in block printing. The visitors would be engaged
to customize the printing according to their taste on the fabric
of their choice. The NIFT Nook will showcase latest creations
from NIFT designers. Besides getting the best handloom products,
visitors will also enjoy cultural evenings and food plaza.
The annual exhibition
organised by the Association of Corporations and Apex Societies
of Handlooms (ACASH) is one of the most successful initiatives
by the Development Commissioner Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles.
The exhibition will continue till the end of this month.
