Dilli Haat showcases national tribal crafts
Updated: Nov 01, 2013 03:41:02pm
New Delhi, Nov 1 (KNN) The National Tribal Crafts Mela called Aadishilp that has on display unique and exquisite tribal arts and crafts of the country began today at Dilli Haat here.
About 150 tribal artisans from all over the country are participating in this exhibition. On display are craft handi items, handloom products, dry flowers, cane and bamboo products, tribal jewellery, dhokra craft, tribal weaves and embroidery, tribal paintings, etc.
“The main objective of organizing Aadishilp is to give tribal artisans an opportunity to showcase and sell their traditional art and craft works directly to the customers and get their feedback which would help in having valuable design related and other inputs,” said an official notification.
The event provides them a platform for direct interface with art and craft lovers, share their talent with the urban elite and know the customers taste and preferences for adapting their product designs and creations accordingly.
Organized by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED), the eleven day fair was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs V Kishore Chandra Deo.
TRIFED has also initiated a new concept of sourcing tribal products, by way of organizing Tribal Artisan Melas (TAMs) to identify new artisans and products from different regions and it is hosting a string of tribal art shows called ‘Aadi Chitra’- exclusive exhibitions of tribal paintings, in the major cities of the country. (KNN/ES)
About 150 tribal artisans from all over the country are participating in this exhibition. On display are craft handi items, handloom products, dry flowers, cane and bamboo products, tribal jewellery, dhokra craft, tribal weaves and embroidery, tribal paintings, etc.
“The main objective of organizing Aadishilp is to give tribal artisans an opportunity to showcase and sell their traditional art and craft works directly to the customers and get their feedback which would help in having valuable design related and other inputs,” said an official notification.
The event provides them a platform for direct interface with art and craft lovers, share their talent with the urban elite and know the customers taste and preferences for adapting their product designs and creations accordingly.
Organized by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED), the eleven day fair was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs V Kishore Chandra Deo.
TRIFED has also initiated a new concept of sourcing tribal products, by way of organizing Tribal Artisan Melas (TAMs) to identify new artisans and products from different regions and it is hosting a string of tribal art shows called ‘Aadi Chitra’- exclusive exhibitions of tribal paintings, in the major cities of the country. (KNN/ES)
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