Exhibition on Various Handicrafts From Across India Begins at Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Mangalore

An exhibition on variety of handicraft products from across the country are on display at the Gandhi Shilp Bazaar Exhibition-cum-sale of handicrafts, at Hotel Woodlands. The exhibition cum sale was inaugurated on Monday, January 9 and will be there till January 18. The event has been organised jointly by the office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Union Ministry of Textiles and Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation (KSHDC). As many as 100 artisans from across the country, including 30 from Karnataka, are exhibiting their products. Held on the concept of “Vocal for local.

Artisans from Karnataka are exhibiting Ilkal sarees, Khanapur slippers, dress materials from Heggodu, and Channapatna toys. There are good number of artisans who have brought their paintings. Few artisans have brought their woodcrafted wall hanging. An artisan from West Bengal has exhibited handcrafted conches, key chains and other home furnishing products that are priced between ₹200 and ₹3,000. Jamal Sabhir and his brother from Dehradun are exhibiting different types of binoculars, kaleidoscope, magnifying glass and cow bells. An artisan from Tamil Nadu has brought slippers, bags and other leather products.

Mangalore city South MLA D. Vedavyas Kamath said he was working towards providing space for KSHDC’s Cauvery emporium in either of the new market complexes coming up in Kankanady and Kadri Mallikatta.