Master weavers put creations on show
The Hindu
Over 37 weavers, craftsmen along with jewellery artisans are participating
The Weavers Edition–II, an exhibition of the popular weaves and textiles of the country, has got under way at Kalinga Cultural Trust in Banjara Hills here. The exhibition will run till December 20, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Organised by Sampoorn, a non-profit NGO and a member of World Crafts Council, the event has more than 37 weavers/ craftsmen from different regions of the country displaying their contemporary collection, and complementing them will be jewellery artisans presenting their collection of stone, silver and antique recreations with accessories.
The master weavers include Noor Handlooms from Chanderi showcasing signature Chanderi weaves in cotton and silks, National award winner Abdul Salam with Banaras Weaves, NGOs like EDIC, Kutch Bhuj, Gujarat, showcasing master weavers Vankar Purushotham, Vankar Dinesh, with their signature Kutch extensive Kutch embroidery on stoles, shawls and dupattas.
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