Unique Gujarati textiles and fabrics on display at Gujarat crafts mela in Thanjavur

The Gujarat Crafts Mela organised by Kalakshetra is being held at the Kavita Mandram in Thanjavur where exquisite handicrafts and attractive fabrics besides other alluring utility items are put on display at the fair.

The unique Gujarati textiles and fabrics carrying the trade mark bold and bright colouring patterns on splendid texture are eye catching in the fair.

The fantastic tie and dye varieties defy age and season to remain fashionable even now.

Odisha’s famed Ikat variety sarees, Tassar, pure silk, silk cotton and cotton sarees add lustre to the expo for their design and patterns.
Also on sale are Odisha Konark wheel design sarees, Sambalpuri, Bomkai, Culki, Sonpuri sarees that are characteristically vibrant in all hues.

Add to that Kurtis, Gujarati Bandini materials, printed handloom collections, Benares tops, Meenakari jewellery, Jaipur stones and metal jewellery, glass marble bangles, Saharanpur wooden article collections, Chennapatna toys, Jaipur bed spreads and slippers, the show is complete.

At the craft mela, handloom items are offered a special discount of 20 percent and the handicrafts are offered a rebate of 10 percent. The fair will be going on till September 6.