A grand special Handloom Expo has been held in Kolkata from 22 October 2024 to 28 October 2024. The event is being organized by the National Design Centre (NDC) in collaboration with the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
The venue for this grand event will be Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre, New Town, Kolkata, and the expo will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. More than 75 handloom weavers, self-help groups (SHGs), and cooperatives are participating in this expo. Here one will get a glimpse of the unique weaves and traditional textile art of different states of India.
The event will bring together the unique weaving traditions of over 50 states on one platform. Sarees, dress materials, home furnishing, bed linen, and other handmade textile products will be the major attractions of this expo. Showcasing various state-specific handicrafts and weaving styles, the event will bring the hard work and skills of the weavers and artisans to the big platform.
