Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 7: The 8th Edition of National Handloom Day to carry forward the Handloom legacy and to Honor the Handloom Community was celebrated with great fervor today here at Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Udyog Bhawan. The event was held under the guidance of Additional Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vivek Bhardwaj. Over 150 artisans, weavers attended the event. A range of stalls displaying handloom and handicrafts products was the main attraction of the […]
Dwivedi inaugurates handicrafts, handlooms exhibition at Kala Kendra
Dwivedi inaugurates handicrafts, handlooms exhibition at Kala Kendra
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 6: Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, inaugurated fortnight Exhibition cum Craft Mela, 2021 at Kala Kendra today.
Pertinently, about 44 stalls by a number of registered artisans, weavers and cooperatives are showcasing variety of handicrafts and handloom items at the exhibition.
Prominent items being exhibited at the event included Basohli paintings, Basohli pashmina, chikri wood craft, staple embroidery, modern art, papier machie and other local crafts.
Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Secretary said that events like these give craftsmen an opportunity to showcase their unique art and provide them a marketplace besides giving the public a chance to appreciate their skill.