Jaipur, 14 October (Udaipur Kiran News). As part of the 28th Lokrang Mahotsav going on at Jawahar Kala Kendra, both the National Folk Dance Festival and the National handicraft fair are attracting the audience and customers with their full splendor. While on one hand, every evening, folk dance performances by artists from all over the country create a vibrant celebration of folk culture on the stage, on the other hand, the excitement of shopping at the National Handicraft Fair held at Shilpgram throughout the day is worth seeing. Not only the residents of Jaipur, but tourists from India and abroad are also shopping for Diwali decoration items and traditional crafts here.
The art of craftsmen from all over the country is reflected in the fair, in which wooden carved furniture, metal utensils, colorful costumes, decorative flowers made of cloth and clay vases remain the center of attraction. The special thing is that all these items are available at one place at affordable prices compared to the market. Apart from this, the variety of food items in the fair is making this fair more special. This confluence of culture and crafts will continue till 17th October.
Radha Krishna, tea coaster and photo frame woven from jute threads
If you are looking for decorative items to enhance the beauty of your home, then there are biodegradable products made from jute like plant pots, coasters, vases, bottles, pen stands and photo frames, which are made from jute ropes. Manish from Jaipur told that he has a wide range of jute products. Other artisan Madhavi says that she has made attractive decorative items like mermaids, dolls, Radha-Krishna idols and wind chimes from jute which are attracting people’s attention. His father started this art about 40 years ago. They wash, dry and shape jute by hand to create beautiful objects like night lamps, showpieces and bouquets.
Bandhanwar decorated with fine art of cloth and gota-leaf
The special identity of lamps is being seen in the decoration items of Diwali. Dolls made of cloth, which also have a candle stand, add a different charm to the decoration of the house. At the same time, Bandhanwar has been prepared by giving intricate designs on the Gota-Patti, which include the form of Krishna, flowers, lace work and other subtle workmanship. A wonderful combination of traditional art and modern decoration is seen in these handicraft items, which is a great medium to make the house beautiful and attractive during Diwali.
bags made from recycled tree bark and wine corks
Along with hand craftsmanship, excellent examples of sustainable environment can also be seen in the fair. Karni Lal Sharma and his son Vikas Sharma have set a great example of sustainable environment through these unique items. He explains that the bark and cork are first cleaned, then joined with natural glue and stitched by hand to shape them. Made without plastic, these handicraft items are a beautiful combination of environmental protection and fashion.
Environment friendly flowers for decoration made from natural colors and cloth
Handmade project includes beautiful flowers for home decor. Alina, who comes from Nagaland, says that she prepares natural colors at home and then creates her art on the flowers of the cloth. No plastic or other chemical products are used in these flowers, rather they are completely eco-friendly. They are also easy to maintain, making them safe for home decoration and remain attractive for a long time.
Fine crochet work, bedsheet ready in a month
A craftsman from Andhra Pradesh has displayed crocheted garments. These include crocheted tablecloths, children’s skirts and tops, adults’ gowns and bedsheets. Craftsmen say that it takes about two days to make a tablecloth, whereas it takes a month to make a bedsheet. Their hard work and fine workmanship provide an excellent example of this craftsmanship. If you want to see a truly amazing example of workmanship, it can definitely be seen in the fair.
Confluence of taste and health: Tilkuta and fresh sesame oil
Apart from things like home decoration, clothes and blue pottery, the biggest crowd is seen at the food stalls. On one hand, sesame oil is being freshly extracted in front of the oil mill, while on the other hand, people are liking the Til Kuta made from ground sesame seeds prepared from the same oil. With the changing season and arrival of pink winter, this delicious and healthy dish is attracting everyone from children to the elderly. Apart from this, customers are also liking food items like bakery food, snacks, different types of pickles and papad.
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