India 16 July 2016: In an endeavour to celebrate and promote the Indian handicrafts, Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd. has organized "Cottage Mela" from 16th July to 24th July 2016 at Srinivasa Sagar Kalyana Mahal, Jayanagar ( Near Ashok Pillar ), Bengaluru. This is the First exhibition of CCIC, Bangalore for the year 2016-17, from the series of exhibitions dedicated to the authentic handicraft and handloom products.
Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Limited (CCICL) retails Authentic Indian Handicrafts and Handlooms through its showrooms in Bengaluru – M.G.Road & HSR BDA Commercial Complex with its Head Office in New Delhi, and Branches in Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai. The products displayed by the artisans are from weavers, master weavers, artisans, craftsperson and master craftsmen and National Awardees, Shilp Gurus and clusters.
The emporium showcases the finest crafts from all over India under one roof ranging from exquisite sculptures, paintings, artefacts, metal ware, woodcraft, pottery, stoneware & marble craft, carpets, furniture, furnishings, home linen, Sarees, ready to wear, accessories, jewellery, craft items and much more. Each product is unique reflecting the traditional myths, folklores, religious beliefs, cultural ethos and rich heritage of India.
Inauguratated by: Ms. Pavithra Belliapa – Cine star at Srinivasa Sagar Kalyana Mahal, Jayanagar, Bangalore.