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A fine display of ethnic crafts
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The Kerala Cluster Products Expo, 2006, showcasing Kerala's traditional art and craft industry drew huge crowds at the Town Hall
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PHOTO H. VIBHU
HOMEGROWN CRAFT Artefacts made of coir, jute, terracotta and other indigenous materials drew a great response.
Cashing on Onam , the Kerala Industries Department organised the Kerala Cluster Products Expo 2006, drawing huge crowds.
The expo that concluded on September 2 was aimed at popularising traditional handicrafts and to help improve the condition of artisans working under various industrial clusters. It was a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their products and disseminate information about their activities to the public.
Eco-friendly
Hence there was exotic and ecologically sensitive craft products crafted from coconut fronds, bamboo, stone, seashells, glass, wood flowers and wax offered a fascinating craft experience at the exhibition. On display were a range of decorative functional lifestyle items - indoor and outdoor lights, lacquer ware, bamboo craft and a variety of handbags crafted out of coconut shells, seashells etc., and embellished with goose eggs.
The products crafted out of bamboomade by Wayanad Bamboo Cluster, Wayanad Bamboo Consortium and Green Gold Canes, Mundakkkayam were a visual treat . Carved coconut and bamboo lighting artefacts were among the ingenious items on view and superb both in concept and craftsmanship. Polished coconut shell handbags, purses and artefacts were the other attractions. Not to be missed were the hanging lampshades and other objets d'art made from bamboo. Uravu from Wayanad has brought out different types of pen made out of bamboo. Kap Indian Tiles Pottery had put up a fine display of terracotta and ceramic items, clay and stoneware artwork. Besides exquisite hand made pottery, lamps, panels and murals, there was also a vast collection of studio pottery, architectural ceramics, hand painted tiles, interior decoration products, clay furniture, garden pottery and lamps.
IAANV Cooperative Society from Idukki exhibited Nature's bounty like Vanilla, pepper, honey and ginger in its pure form. For those who wanted to cultivate these items seedlings in tiny packets were there to buy.
The Southern Metal Company and Shornur Iron and Metal Company stall exhibited a wide variety of agricultural equipment.
Mother Toys Consortium was a beehive of activity with children and mothers flocking to select their favourite variety of dolls and teddy bears.
Agrarian products
Kalady Rice Mill Consortium, pioneer in rice production in Kerala, has put up stalls displaying their wide variety of products ranging from rice items to various types of flours and oils. Cochi Engineering Products has come up with innovative engineering items like automatic shutters. Plastic items for household and office purposes are also attracting large crow at the Expo. All in all the Expo gave a strong impetus to Kerala's traditional art and craft industry.
N.V.VIJAYAKUMAR
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