Ranchi, Nov. 13: This statehood day, move beyond the glitterati.
Come tomorrow, handicraft, handloom and khadi items designed by rural artisans of Jharkhand will be on display, boasting the rich craft tradition of the state.
Five kiosks will be erected, one each for Jharcraft, Jharkhand Khadi Gramudyog Board, Jharkhand Government Mini Tool and Training Centre, Ranchi Industrial Area Development Authority (Riada) and state industry department at Morabadi grounds from November 15 to 17.
Besides, women, who have formed self-help groups, will also showcase handmade products, particularly household items.
Jharcraft’s managing director Dhirendra Kumar said they would exhibit handloom, handicraft and silk products designed by skilled artisans. “We have been allotted 300sqft area to showcase our products,” he said.
However, silk items like stoles, kuchai and kurtis will be the major attractions, the managing director added.
If Jharcraft is relying on its silk products, Jharkhand Khadi Gramudyog Board has decided to flaunt their khadi products and designer wear for youngsters.
“We will be offering 30 per cent discount on our khadi items,” said board chairman Jainandu.
He added that the board has also invited as many as 10 female weavers, who are largely involved in spinning and weaving, to apprise the visitors on the methods of weaving and spinning from cocoon.
“The female weavers will be coming from West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharsawan and East Singhbhum,” chairman Jainandu said.
Moving on, one can also expect to get important information on tool and dye making courses offered by the state. For, the Jharkhand Government Mini Tool and Training Centre stall will have officials who will provide realted information about the four-year diploma course, which the centre offers.
Armed with data, RIADA officials, on the other hand, will highlight the industrial developments across the state.
But, the state industry department kiosk promises to be the crowd magnet.
Focussing on sericulture products that have a wide market within the state, across India and abroad, department officials have decided to give live demonstrations of sericulture farming.
For a live sericulture display, as many as 50 skilled female tribal artisans from across the state are expected to arrive.
These weavers will represent the nearly 40 thousand trained artisans engaged in silk rearing, yarn making, weaving and manufacturing.
