
Kamala: Ready to welcome buyers with exquisite handlooms and designer jewellery
Kolkata, Sept 12 (IBNS): Kamala, the retail outlet of Crafts Council of India, Kamala, located in ICCR - Kolkata, is holding an exhibition of handlooms, jewellery and bags, made by award winning craftspeople from all over country.
From Shibori salwar suits to Pochampalis, from hand blocked printed Maheshwaris to Chanderis and textiles from Sanganer, the products together presented a riot of colours, from pastel greens to fiery orange red to indigo blue.
“Our aim was to cater to the Durga Puja shoppers and at the same time, showcase the talent of these weavers, many of whom are renowned internationally and have received national awards," said Mala Dasgupta, spokesperson of the Crafts Council.
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Some of award winning weavers showcased here include Anuradha Pegu from Assam, Gajam Anjiah from Karnataka, Biren Basak and Ramananda Basak from West Bengal, G Govardhana from Telangana and Suraj Narayan Titanwala and Avdesh Pandey from Rajasthan.
The exhibition also presented several exquisite textiles such as Dongara tribal sarees from Orissa; ‘Khumbo’ temple bordered sarees in silk to cotton jamdani weaves from Varanasi and even double ikat Telia dupattas.
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Not simply sarees and dupattas, the exhibition has on display specially crafted pieces of jewellery, some of which are made from dried grass from Bolpur, and can be accessorised with any saree or kurta.
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The exhibition is on till September 17, from 10am-7pm.
(Reporting by Tanushree Sen, IBNS)
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