‘Weaves of India’ to attract city till Apr 10, Sunday

‘Weaves of India’ to attract city till Apr 10, Sunday

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, April 8, 2016: A group of artisans from different parts of India have put on display at Mangaluru,  silk and cotton saris and other products under the banner ‘Weaves of India’. It will be open till Apr 10, Sunday from 10.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. at Loyola Hall, St. Aloysius Pre-University College, Kodialbail.

The Gramin Hastkala Vikas Samiti, founded by a group of artisans, designers, social activists, academics and environmentalists, is promoting the exhibition, a release said. It is an attempt to promote exquisite traditional skill, cotton and weaver products.

The exhibition features gorgeous Uppadas, Banaras silks, Dharmavaram, Jamawars and Sambalpuris. Artisans from 14 handloom-weaving States have displayed their products. The price range of the products is Rs. 500 to Rs. 20,000.  One saree on show costs more than a lakh.