February 1, 2016
NEW DELHI: An exhibition-cum-sale fair of handicrafts developed by artisans of
clusters will open at the Dilli Haat in New Delhi on Tuesday. To be inaugurated by
Minister of State for Textiles Santosh Kumar Gangwar, the fair will remain open
for the public till February 15. Cluster artisans from all over the country will
participate in the fair.
The fair will provide a direct marketing platform for innovative products developed
by 120 artisans of handicrafts clusters supported and promoted by the
Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). The event will showcase the best of
Indian handicrafts in quality, design and versatility from all over the country.
The exhibition is expected to increase the visibility of the handictaft products in
the domestic market. The programme will also benefit the artisans from clusters
who are unable to participate in international fairs.
Space and infrastructure facilities are provided free of cost to the participants.
A thematic display for the cluster artisans and a cultural programme representing
the folk art will also be held at the Dilli Haat.
The fair is promoted by the Council of Handicrafts Development Corporations and
the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
