Odisha Craft Show In Dilli

Tathya.in, Sept 23, 2013
New Delhi : 23/September/2013 
It has been the constant endeavor of the Odisha Government to promote the vibrant culture and heritage of Odisha through various initiatives in the past.

 

And the Office of the Principal Resident Commissioner based here is taking up innovative initiatives in this regard continuously.

 

Under this backdrop, the Principal Resident Commissioner Vipin Saxena inaugurated the show biz here today to promote the  art and craft of Odisha.

Bara Masa Tera Parba (named thus, because the festive spirit in Odisha surpasses the limit of twelve months in a year) is an exhibition and sale that aims at focusing on handicrafts from two districts at regular intervals in order to give the artisans the impetus and exposure required to sustain and develop their craft.

 

This month, the exhibition brings  to the enthusiastic visitors the exquisite handicrafts of Kalahandi and Koraput.

 

 Khairpadar’s woodcraft and Lanjigarh’s tribal art from Kalahandi and Kotpad’s geometric weaves, Girla’s iron artefacts, incense from Boipariguda and Alasi oil from the lush hills of Koraput; are being represented in the exhibition.

 

Besides these, there is a food stall with delicacies from Odia cuisine which will draw many visitors as these food items are lip smacking and has got authentic aroma.

 

Descriptions of the handicrafts and how these shape the artisans’ lives as well as methods of preparation are on display so that the visitor can take a step further and get to ‘know’ what he/she appreciates.

 

In order that the artisans savor some of the treasures that New Delhi is home to, an exposure visit has been planned to Dilli Haat and other tourist spots.

 

This initiative is supported by the Odisha Investment and Export Promotion Office (OIEPO) which focuses on developing markets for such products and creating business prospects for them.