JAMMU: Gandhi Shilp Bazaar, a 7 day exhibition of exquisite handicraft and handloom products, was inaugurated on 11.10.2024 by Sh. Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu at Jammu Haat, Dogra Chowk, Jammu. This marketing event has been organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Handicrafts Service Centre, Jammu
50 artisans and weavers from various parts of India are exhibiting their craftsmanship by displaying their products for sale in Jammu Haat w.e.f. 11/10/2024 to 17/10/2024. The Exhibition presents different crafts from different regions spanning from bamboo,Jute, Dry Flower and Sital Patti from North East, Embroideries and Madhubani painting from Bihar and West Bengal, Kasuti Sarees from South India, Gujarati embroideries and patch work,
Banarsi sarees, Stone Carving, Rugs and Durries, Zari Zardosi from Uttar Pradesh, Woodware and Art Metal Ware from Rajasthan, Phulkari, wood inlay and jutties from Punjab, Kullu Shawls to crafts life terracota, candle, handblockprinting etc from various other states. Apart from this Local crafts of Jammu and Kashmir are also on display like Basohli shawl, pashmina Shawls, Kashmiri Embroideries, Basohli Painting, Binna craft etc. Such type of Exhibition known by the name Gandhi Shilp Bazaar nationwide is first of its kind in Jammu Haat.
The welcome address was presented by Smt. Ambika Sambyal, Assistant Director, Handicrafts Service Centre, Jammuwho highlighted the handholding initiatives launched by Office of Dvelopment Commissioner(Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. Of India for the upliftment of artisans. She added that the handicrafts fosters creativity and reflects expression and aesthetic beauty of an artist.
In his address Sh. Romesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu applauded the efforts of the department and stressed that such type of events should be organised regularly for providing marketing platform to the artisans and weavers. The vote of thanks was presented by Sh. Anirudh Kapil, Assistant Director, HSC Jammu while the programme was conducted by Ms. Disha.
Other dignatries present in the inagurual session of the marketing event include Ms. Ruchika Gupta, Chairperson, FICCI Flo (JKL) and Director Handicrafts and Handloom, UT of J&K, SH. Suraj Prakash Rakwal.
