Celebration of Indian crafts from tomorrow

Bringing indigenous vibes from all over the country the Union Ministry of Textiles is conducting ‘All India Craft Mela’ at Shilparamam from December 15 to 31.

There will be about 300 handicrafts stalls, 200 handloom stalls and 50 jute product stalls at the expo.

Announcing the event,
G Kishan Rao, special officer of Shilparamam, said “The main objective of the mela is to promote handicrafts and handlooms with the craftsmen who are invited from all over the India.

They were recommended by the Union Ministry of Government.

We are also displaying crafts and loom techniques by organising demonstrations and undertaking the promotion of handlooms and handicrafts.

The craftsmen who are participating in the mela will present their talent and skills to enthral visitors.”

The expo will start from 10:30 am to 9pm. Renowned singers, musicians and cultural troops of folk and classical artistes will be presenting their programmes in the evening at the amphitheatre.

Students will be given 50 per cent concession on the production of valid photo identity card.

For visitors, there are two to four food courts for refreshments.

“A total of 25 CCTV cameras will be installed in the mela along with night vision cameras.

The battery-operated cars and bullock cart is also provided on the request for facilitating the moments of the visitors.

Friendly toilets and sufficient drinking water also have been added.

We are not giving or using plastic or polythene bags it is completely banned in the mela.

This is one of the very famous craft mela from last 15 years we are organising mela,” he said.