Artistic extravaganza at Craft Bazar



The Craft Bazar at Gauhar Mahal is a hub of India’s rich cultural and creative diversity. Exquisite handlooms and handicrafts exhibited by the people from North East is a center of attraction for all art lovers.

Unique and alluring artistry is a treat to the eyes. “These handmade tribal paintings and stone dust painting are time consuming to make, it takes around six to seven hours to create one piece. The marble dust is mixed with fevicol to create dough and a freehand painting is made” said Krishna Das, from Assam, who has been working for fifteen years. “Purchasers are also showing interest in Terracotta Jwellery and Bamboo lamps” he added.

Diverse merchandise made from Bamboo work such as wall fan, glasses, letter holder, candle stand, jug, tray, Japi hat of Assam is a high spot for shoppers. “I purchased cups made of bamboo and wood, they looked unique and beautiful” said Sonika Nema, a housewife.

Kanu Kar from Tripura displayed incense sticks made from flowers and sandal wood. Anwar, from Muradabad presented Bells, elephant, cow and calf are made by Brass work; Gramophone, Key holder, Shield and sword are made of copper work.  “Visitors are more inclined towards handmade woven jute bags, showpiece made using paper mold and thread work” said Kali Das. 


Another artist from Assam, Uttam Naskar, creates mats from khuskhus grass by weaving the grass and finishing it with cotton thread embroidery. R K Singh, an artist said “In Dokra art is handmade in which we engrave a figure. Apart from this, we are displaying foil emboss work and pattachitra. Suvindu Dutta from Kolkata has been working for more than fifteen years; they have showcased plates, showpieces, dakshinavarti shankh, dhoopdhan stand. The raw materials are acquired from Chennai and South Africa. 

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