Vadodara: Handicraft exhibition and sale has been organized by Gujarat State Handloom and Handicraft Corporation Limited “Garvi Gujarati” at Vanijya Bhawan in Vadiwadi area of Vadodara city, Gujarat. Here citizens will get a chance to see and buy the grand and excellent handicrafts and handloom items of Gujarat. This exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm till 31 December 2024.
Patola saree worth ₹1,25,000 became the center of attraction
Let us tell you that Kishorebhai Chauhan, the organizer of this exhibition, said, “About 32 artists are included in this ‘Garvi Gujarati’. Artists from areas like Vadodara, Rajkot, Jasdan, Bhuj, Surendranagar, Ahmedabad, Anand and Dahod are participating here. Different characteristics of every area will be seen here. Like silk Patola sarees from Surendranagar, rural goods from Bhuj, bamboo products and jewellery, pottery, home decor items, accessories and other gift items. Items ranging from ₹50 to ₹1,25,000 are available here.”
Specialty of Patola Saree
The special attraction of this exhibition is the Patola saree worth ₹1,25,000. Speaking to Local 18, Surendranagar artist Anilbhai Valera said, “100 percent silk patola will be seen here. We are exclusively selling sarees made from the famous Malabari Silk. Since these Patola sarees are completely hand made, their price is slightly higher. It takes about two months to make a single Ikat saree and about six months to make a double Ikat Patna Patola. This process requires a lot of hard work and precision, hence their price is high. The price of a single Ikat saree is ₹12,000.” Vinchiyabhai Bhabhor, an artist from Dahod, said, “We make bamboo items, giloli and sister jewellery. It takes about 3 hours to make one item. “We prepare various artistic items using local bamboo of Valsad.”
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 26, 2024, 10:11 IST
