An
exhibition showcasing an exquisite collection of Indian handloom products was
inaugurated today by the Union Minister of State for Textiles (I/C), Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar,
at National Crafts Museum, New Delhi. Shri. S.K. Panda, Secretary (Textiles) and Shri Alok Kumar, Development Commissioner (Handlooms) were also present on the occasion. The exhibition features the latest series
of handloom products brought out by National Centre for Textile Design (NCTD), through
its offline activity for promotion of these products in domestic and international
markets. The series called India
Handloom: Tradition & Trend, not
only reflects the rich tradition and high skill of India’s handloom weavers, but
also presents a trendy garment segment, besides made-ups, stoles, shawls and
home furnishing made of handloom fabrics.
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India is committed to achieve overall growth of
handloom sector through implementation of various developmental and welfare schemes
for the handloom weavers of the country. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has declared 7th August as National Handloom Day. India Handloom Brand scheme has also been launched by him on the same day this year in Chennai. It
is the need of the hour to produce good quality defect-free handloom fabrics
with good color fastness that do not contain harmful dyes. The product range also
needs to be widened to cater to the needs of the youth, the largest population segment
of our country.
The
collection showcased at the exhibition comprises 160 different handloom
products in two colourways. Some important products include items like Banarasi
Saree, Brocade Saree, Jamdani saree, Baluchari Saree, Kancheepuram Saree, Upada
Jamdani Saree, Venkatgiri, Pochampalli, Patola, Kota Doria, Paithani, Muga,
Tussar, Linen, Manipuri textiles, Kani Stoles, Kullu Stoles, trendy garments
for men and women, and home furnishings. The products have been made keeping in
mind the demands of both domestic and export markets.
Twenty
Weavers’ Service Centres across the country have been involved in preparing the
designs and transforming them into products with the involvement of skilled
weavers, national awardees, Padmashri Awardees and primary co-operative
societies. Reputed designers serving as members of the Implementation Committee
of NCTD have contributed their expertise in selecting designs for the
collection as per market trends. Apart from the thematic collection of
products, an attempt has been made to reproduce some samples of the prestigious
collection called “Vishwakarma” which was made during late seventies and was
appreciated in India and abroad.
A
catalogue of the products, giving detailed information of technical and commercial
parameters, designers and weavers, is being brought out to facilitate commercial
reproduction of these items by various manufacturers, exporters, designers,
primary societies and other agencies.
For
sale of products carrying the “India Handloom” brand, registered agencies of
the brand are participating in the exhibition, with products belonging to a wide
range of designs and colours. The “India Handloom” products featured at the
exhibition include Kullu Shawls, Woolen Stoles, Woolen Tweed, Banaras Silk Brocade, Banaras Butidar Silk Saree, Tanchoi Silk Saree, Chanderi Saree and
Pochampalli Ikat Dress Material of different states,. These branded products
assure customers of quality, eco-friendliness and fast colours.
The
exhibition will be open from December 22 - 31, 2015 (11:00 A.M- 8:00 P.M) on
all days.
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