Dinesh Sharma, curator of the Rajasthan Gramin Mela at IMA Corridor, Palakkad, unfolding a vibrant bandhani dupatta.
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The IMA Corridor, close to Fort Maidan, in Palakkad city is internet hosting one more exhibition of garments and jewelry from completely different components of the nation. The occasion, titled Rajasthan Gramin Mela, options weavers and artisans from Orissa, Rajasthan, Bhagalpur and West Bengal promoting their merchandise straight.

“We have now 28 stalls in whole. All of them promote authentic merchandise from their respective areas,” stated Dinesh Sharma who curated the exhibition. The exhibition shall be on until January 16.

For many who admire hand-weaves and block-print works, the exhibition has lots to relish. The picket engraved Channapatna toys on show on the southern gate of IMA Corridor will definitely evoke the curiosity of kids.

Those that have a penchant for conventional jewelry won’t be dissatisfied.

The stalls inside and outdoors the corridor have a wide range of oxidised jewelry. Mr. Sharma stated the recognition of oxidised jewelry has been on the rise not solely among the many artistically inclined, but additionally among the many educated and professionals.

From necklace, rings, ear rings, bracelets and nostril rings to anklets, the jewelry stalls function a number of choices for buy. Pendants studded with stones resembling ruby and Iranian turquoise in addition to with enamel works are on show.

Valuable and semi-precious stone jewelry on show price from ₹100 to ₹25,000. Necklaces fabricated from Hyderabadi pearl, coral, malachite, uncut garnet, tourmaline, amethyst, rubi, lapis lazuli, moonstone, and so forth are a few of the different sights.

Handloom stalls too function all kinds, although these haven’t been categorised. Uttar Pradesh Khadi stall has a number of vibrant gadgets. “In comparison with Kerala Khadi, U.P. Khadi merchandise are cheaper,” stated Mr. Sharma.

The normal bandhani dupatta from Rajasthan appeared spectacular. It prices above ₹1,000.

Madhubani hand-painted saris, Ikkat designs, Bhagalpur silk saris with batik print, Paithani silk saris from West Bengal, cotton silk saris with indigo print, and Jaipur silks and bedsheets are wealthy additions to the exhibition.