Wide range of ethnic handicrafts on show

Chennai, Nov 11: Endless vibrant hues of timeless Indian craftsmanship that embody unmatched perfection, ethnic grandeur and impeccable quality are showcased in a National Art and Craft Fair being held here.

The fair, inaugurated by well-known film actress Oorvasi today, is aimed at popularising the traditional handicrafts development and help artisans to improve their earnings, Mr Ashok Sharma of Art Collection and Artisans, organisers of the event said.

''About 100 artisans pertaining to various crafts and representing different states are exhibiting their products'', he said.

The incredible range of exhbitis included heritage collection of textiles inlaid panel, black metal, brass idols, stone paitning, radium, marble stone statue, wood carvings, whitewood, choli, sarees, filk paining, white metal, rosewood, stone jewellery, famous churidars from Rajasthan and Gujarat, leather, palm leaf engravings, terracotta, Zari work, jute bags, fancy bags, gold plating pooja stones, Rajasthani jewellery, bangles, Muradabad brass articles, Chettinad antique items and Kashmiri walnut furniture among others.

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