CRAFTS OF INDIA
AN EXHIBITION CUM SALE IN SUPPORT OF ARTISANS
'Crafts of India', a two-days exhibition-cum-sale of handicrafts organized by the Sociology-Economics Forum in collaboration with Inchara Foundation and Gudi – Social and Cultural Organisation at School of Social Work, Roshini Nilaya, was inaugurated on Friday July 22, 2016.
The chief guest, Lions district governor for the year 2015-16, Ms. M Kavitha Shastri inaugurated the exhibition by unfurling the Pingara (areca flower). Congratulating the organisers she said, "The college has been making a difference in the lives of young people and many others by organizing various events of this kind. It is a golden opportunity for the students of Roshini Nilaya to develop their skills." She called upon everyone to be a proud Indian and also urged everyone to work towards conserving Indian folklore and cultural richness of the country.
The bulletin of the Sociology-Economic forum, 'Mirrors Within' was also released at the occasion.
The special attractions of the exhibition were live demos from artisans (terracotta and metal jewellery making), exhibition cum sale of Terracota jewellery, Dokra crafts, handloom, traditional food, mehendi corner, exhibition of crafts from various states (models made by students of Sociology-Economics Forum), live folk performances etc.
