Creativity unmatched

Saris, salwar kameez and many more traditional attires, that have adorned the bodies of women over the years, are the resultant of the hard labour that is put in by skilled weavers and artisans. Colourful and creative weaves and textiles, that are created after the weaver waves its magic wand over them, are on display at ‘Kairi 2016’ which is a summer textile and saree exhibition. 

The event which has been organised by Delhi Crafts Council, is being held from March 10 to 12 at Aga Khan Hall in the national Capital. The exhibition is showcasing the innate talent of the skilled weavers from different states of the country. 

The exhibited materials are from diferent parts of the country, which  showcase their respective traditions.  The likes of Khadi, Ajrakh, Bandhani, Kalamkari, Banaras weaves, Ikat, Kota, Maheshwari, Chanderi, Bagh prints, Tribal weaves from Bastar, South India weaves and prints from Jaipur etc are on display. Over 5000 visitors and 20 exhibitors have displayed their range of textiles in the exhibition.

 

The participating exhibitors are Govardhan Panika, Kartik, Asgar Ali, Suresh and Malkha and many more. 

“Kairi is a special event for us at the Delhi Crafts Council. We present weavers from across India, many of whom have never showcased their textiles in Delhi before. 

“The Indian textile industry has always been dynamic and has a huge potential to create a remarkable presence all across the world. We have witnessed massive response from the buyers. 

“We believe that it is our onus to nurture Indian craftsmanship and are happy to provide them with a platform to reach a wider market”, said Kamayani Jalan, Treasurer, Delhi crafts council.

Delhi Crafts Council is a part of a movement towards revitalisation and promotion of traditional Indian crafts. A registered voluntary nonprofit organisation, it was founded in 1967 by the late Kamladevi Chattopadhyaya. 

It is affiliated to Crafts Council of India in Chennai and is part of a larger network of regional councils. Broadly, the council concerns itself with securing a better life for traditional crafts persons by preserving and promoting their skills.