Expo for handwoven products underway in Vijayawada till Nov 10

Vijayawada, Nov 9 (KNN) The handloom exhibition ‘Vasantham- 2022’ organised by the Craft Council of Andhra Pradesh is being held at the Sri Seshasai Kalyana Vedika in Vijayawada till November 10, 2022.

The two- day exhibition-cum-sale of handloom weaves aims to provide local artisans with a platform to promote and sell their products.

As many as 67 artisans, handloom weavers and designers from across the country, along with local artisans are expected to participate in the event.

K. Sunitha, Principal Secretary, Department of Handlooms and Textiles inaugurated the event.

As per reports, the proceeds from the event would be spent on the projects taken up by the Craft Council which had been conducting workshops and awareness programmes in schools and colleges on the importance of “our traditional weaves and the need to encourage the artisans who have been continuing their good work despite several odds.”

Through such exhibitions, the council members had been providing a platform for skilled artisans to market their products.  (KNN Bureau)