Brief on Crafts Bazaar

On the side-lines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, a ‘Crafts Bazaar’ (Exhibition-cum-Sale) is being set up in Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan from 8-10 September, 2023. This Crafts Bazaar will showcase handicraft products from different parts of India with a special focus on One District One Product (ODOP), GI tagged items and products crafted by women & tribal artisans. Delegates, international media participating in the Summit will have an opportunity to visit this Crafts Bazaar and purchase locally sourced products. The Bazaar would thus, not only promote made in India products on a global stage, but also open up new economic and market opportunities for local artisans. The exhibition is being organized by the G20 Secretariat in coordination with the Ministry of Textiles and State/UT Governments. Around thirty States and UTs as well as six Central agencies including, Khadi Village & Industries Commission, TRIFED, Saras Ajeevika, National Bamboo Mission etc., will be participating in the Crafts Bazaar.

1.Kachchh and Kathiawad embroidery

About the product: Kachchh and Kathiawad embroidery

Known for its fineness and kaleidoscopic effect, Kachchh and Kathiawad embroidery from Gujarat, is the signature embroidery work, practiced by different communities settled in the State. The embroidery is usually done on cotton or silk fabric, often using hand-spun cotton, wool, and silk yarns. Vibrant colors like deep red, yellow, green, black, indigo, and white are used in this art form. Strategically placed mirrors (abhala) in ample measure, add glimmer to the embroidery. Kachchh embroidery is mainly practiced by the women folk who would elaborately embroider their day-to-day articles and costumes using a combination of stitches.

2.Patan patola

About the product: Patan patola

The patola textile is a highly revered and intricately crafted fabric originating from Patan,in the state of Gujarat. The most characteristic feature of this textile weaving technique is the resist treatment of warp and weft yarns, by partial tying or binding before the dyeing process. Since

patola textiles are multi-coloured, these steps have to be repeated multiple times. Patola

weavers follow a simple color theory, using colors like red, green, yellow, and white that

represent prosperity and auspiciousness to weave these textiles.

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