Odisha showcases its khadi products and handicrafts on the occasion of Rath Yatra

Odisha is taking advantage of the Rath Yatra festival to promote khadi products. Therefore, the Odisha Khadi and Village Industries Board is hosting a fair in Puri where it is endorsing merchandise made by rural artisans of the state. The venue is the beach at Mochi Sahi Square and the fair is labeled as "Khadi Haat". It aims to promote the traditional crafts and fabrics of the state among tourists who have gathered in the holy city for the annual festival.
This has been reported in telegraphindia.com dated 8 July 2016.

The exhibition has around 50 kiosks that showcase khadi apparel, fabrics and saris apart from cottage-industry products which include a wide repertoire of stylish garments made from traditional fabrics of the state such as ikkat and kotpad. Weavers and craftsmen from Mayurbhanj, Kalahandi, and Koraput have taken part in the fair to promote their art forms.
The fair has provided people an opportunity to buy khadi items and village products that are not available easily available outside Odisha. Moreover, various tribal jewellery as well as home décor items, including dokra craft and items made of lacquer and bamboo, are attracting tourists. There are also handicraft items made from horns, straws, brass and wood - these are also a hit with buyers.


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