Armed with all things ethnic and in a kaleidoscope of colours, the Seven Sisters of India are here in city. At the entrance are a few artisans, their deft hands working to make different shapes in cane while on the self-operated machine they are weaving a tradition.
The ‘North East Trade Expo,' being organised by the Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region in association with the North Eastern Handicraft and Handloom Development Corporation got under way at Kamaraj Arangam here on Friday. It was inaugurated by T.K. Rajendran, Additional Director General of Police (Administration).
Dry flower arrangements in different hues are the most eye catchy sight, which a majority of the stalls are making while attending to the customers. They are priced between Rs. 5 and Rs. 20, and making the flowers stand pretty are the simple yet elegant bamboo vases.
Gray-black pottery, cooking pots, stout kettles and quaint bowls designed by members of the Naga tribe are worth a pick for those keen on giving a tribal touch to their kitchen sets.
The 6-ft mat made using kouna grass by Manipuri artistes can double up as a yoga mattress. According to the craftsmen, the grass is water resistant and important decisions in the household are made seated on the mat.
Furniture sets for the indoors made from cane and bamboo are worth shopping. According to the organisers, the exhibition is a treat as it has all things from the North East States and one can shop from Rs.10 onwards. The exhibition-cum-sale is on till April 3 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
