Gandhi Shilp Bazaar, at JSS Urban Haat, Mysore from February 14 to 23
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Mysuru: Gandhi Shilp Bazaar, the 145th Handicrafts Exhibition and Sale will be held from February 14 to 23, at JSS Mysore Urban Haat, Hebbal in the city.
The Office of Development Commissioner for Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles,
Government of India, has been consistently working as the national nodal agency by
organizing various programs to develop handicrafts, design and welfare.
Through numerous schemes, it aims to make the art of skilled craftsmen accessible to art lovers across the country. With this vision in mind, the department is organizing several events for the culture enthusiasts of Mysuru, a city rich in culture. So far, 144 successful fairs have been organised under this initiative.
The Office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts organises several fairs every
year to provide direct market access to craftsmen. One such important event, the Gandhi Shilp Bazaar, will be held at the JSS Mysore Urban Haat from February 14 to February 23. Over 70 stalls will showcase a variety of handcrafted products from more than 18 States, including national and state award-winning craftsmen.
The event aims to provide Mysuru’s culture-loving public with access to a wide range of handicrafts and handloom products. Craftsmen will design new products based on customer preferences and market demand.
The products on display will include: Wood Carving, Stone Sculptures, Brass Statues, Wood Inlay Art, Clay Pottery, Paper Crafts, Gemstone Jewelry, Cotton Weaving, Imitation Jewelry, Wooden Artifacts, Batik, Kalamkari Paintings, Leather Goods, Artistic Leather Footwear, Channapatna Toys, Kutch Embroidery, Madhya Pradesh’s Maheshwari and Chanderi Sarees, Odisha’s Pattachitra, Silver Artifacts, Bamboo and Cane Works, Chicken Embroidery, Dry Flowers, Artistic Stone Sculptures, Punjab’s Phulkari Fabrics, and much more.
This fair allows for direct communication and interaction between customers and producers, without intermediaries, thus fostering better relationships between the two. Additionally, free stalls will be provided to the participating craftsmen.
Travel allowances and daily stipends
will also be provided by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts.
This will be a great opportunity for Mysoreans to appreciate and experience the artistry and
craftsmanship from various regions of India.
The inauguration of this exhibition will take place on Friday, February 14, at 4 PM.
The exhibition and sale will be open to the public from February 14 to February 23,
2025, from 10.30 AM to 9 PM and the entey will be free.
– Team Mysoorunews
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