Grand Special Handloom Expo organized in Kolkata: A unique platform for traditional Bundkars of India

Kolkata, 19 October 2024: A grand special

Handloom Expo will be held in Kolkata from 22 October 2024 to 28 October 2024. The event is being organized by the National Design Centre (NDC) in collaboration with the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The venue for this grand event will be Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre, New Town, Kolkata, and the expo will be open daily from 11 am to 8 pm.

This expo is dedicated to India's rich handloom tradition and its weavers. More than 75 handloom weavers, self-help groups (SHGs) and cooperatives are participating in this expo. Here one will get a glimpse of the unique weaves and traditional textile art of different states of India. The main objective of this week-long event is to connect the weavers directly with the buyers, exporters, designers and the general public, so that they can showcase and market their products widely.

The event will bring together the unique weaving traditions of over 50 states on one platform. Sarees, dress materials, home furnishing, bed linen and other handmade textile products will be the major attractions of this expo. Visitors will get an opportunity to buy these authentic products directly from the weavers, which will be a priceless experience of the traditional textile art of India.

This expo will not only provide a new market to the weavers but will also give the general public an opportunity to get acquainted with the unique handmade textile heritage of India. Showcasing various state-specific handicrafts and weaving styles, the event will bring the hard work and skills of the weavers and artisans to the big platform.

Visitors to this event will be able to enrich their wardrobe with the finest and authentic handloom products. Through the expo, weavers from different parts of India will be able to showcase their art and skills to a larger audience.