Jammu, Dec 13 (KNN) The Silk India-2022 Expo organized by Hastashilpi is underway at the Kala Kendra Bikram Chowk in Jammu till January 1, 2023.

As per reports, Various Silk Saree weavers, Handloom clusters and Silk Co-operative Societies will be showcasing their products in the exposition.

The primary aim to organise this exhibition is to make locally made products directly available to customers, without the mediator by the weavers and artisans, said Hastashilpi organiser T. Abhinand.

Items such as Jaipur hand block print, Modal silk hand block print, Mashru silk, Ajrakh hand block print, Malkotan, Kota Doria, Maheshwari silk, Kashmir woollen stall, bed cover and Jaipuri quilt, Kanjiwarum silk saree for bridal, Bengal handloom item, Kantha, Baluchari, hand printed saree, pure silk besides many more products from across the country will be available in this silk expo.

“Kanjivaram silk sarees of price approx Rs 2 lakh for bridal are the main attraction for the customers in the exhibition during wedding season,” Abhinand added.

“Organic tassar silk sarees, suit & stoles of Bihar, crepe silk, Georgette silk, Arini silk of Karnataka, Kanjeevaram silk sarees Andhra Pradesh, Dharmavara, Uppada, Gadwal, Mangalagiri and Pochampalli sarees of Andhra Pradesh, Lucknowi Chikan, Mulberry silk, Jamdani, Jamawar and Chiffon silk of Uttar Pradesh, Paithani sarees and designer dress materials of Maharashtra are also being exhibited in the expo,” he added.

The organisers have also set up a small amusement for kids to attract the customers.  (KNN Bureau)