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Giving a boost to artisans
The Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society (SARAS) fair at HMDA Grounds was aimed to showcase the works of members of Development Of Women And Children In Rural Areas (DWCRA) from across the country. There were more than 300 stalls displaying the unique products. The expo concluded on Monday.
The Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society (SARAS) fair at HMDA Grounds was aimed to showcase the works of members of Development Of Women And Children In Rural Areas (DWCRA) from across the country. There were more than 300 stalls displaying the unique products. The expo concluded on Monday.
This exhibition has given the much-needed encouragement to the self-help groups. Women entrepreneurs and rural artisans from over 20 states had participated in the exhibition and sold their products at affordable prices.
Mangga, from Siddipet, who had a stall of Nakashi paintings, said, “This is my first exhibition in Hyderabad. We work in our home and I have a store, where we sell our artworks. In this fair, we are showcasing Cheriyal masks, toys and dolls along with Nakashi paintings. This is my family business and all the products are handmade.
Jyothi, who hails from Tamil Nadu, said, “My grandfather started this business and now I am handling it. About 30 to 40 people work with us and it takes three to five days to complete the work. We do mirror work on blouse, lehengas and sarees and it is called ‘Kutch’.
In this fair, we are showcasing mirror works on dress materials, mirror hangings, rings and lockets made with one and two rupees coins, which are traditionally worn by tribals. The price range starts from Rs 100 goes upto Rs 2,000.”
Uttar Pradesh-based artisan Mohd Israil was selling the collections of jute handicrafts, wall hangings, fibre lamps among other things. “We are working since 20 years and we work from our home. Minimum 2 to 3 women work on each piece.
We get the jute materials from Kolkata. We have our own store where we give training to many women who are interested in making handicrafts. We also go different cities to teach other people.”
JDN Srinivas from Machilipatnam, said, “I am working since 15 years. I have my own store, where almost 1,000 people work with us. Our products are Kalamkari designs, and needlework on sarees, dupattas and kurthis. Each piece starts from Rs 600 goes upto Rs 2,000.”
By Heena Mishra
