DLF Promenade hosts Indian Handicraft fair organized by National Centre for Design and Product Development

New Delhi, January 19, 2015: The Indian Handicrafts Fair at DLF Promenade was inaugurated by Dinaz Madhukar( Senior Vice President and Mall Head of DLF Promenade & DLF Emporio), Pradeep Mukherjee (Shilp Guru award winner), R. K. Srivastava (Executive Director – National Centre for Design and Product Development, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India) and Navraj Goyal ( IRS, Additional Development Commissioner-Handicrafts) on 17th January, 2015.

DLF Promenade is hosting the Indian Handicrafts fair organized by National Centre for Design and Product Development in cooperation with DLF Promenade and supported by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The fair which commenced on 16th of January 2015 displays and sells handicrafts from across the country. The 10 day long affair at DLF Promenade will also see live demonstration of handicraft making at the venue.

Shoppers and art enthusiasts of Delhi will experience 10 power packed days with 15 karigars hand picked from different states of the country showcasing their brilliant and unique skills. The fair demonstrates an exquisite collection of textile, art, craft, and paintings showcasing the rich heritage of the country.

In the textile category, patrons get to explore intricate designs, hand crafted décor, rare handmade accessories and also gets a chance to interact with the artists involved in the creation of the same. The work of various craftsmen ranging from patch work and embroidery from Rajasthan, Dupattas and dress materials from Andhra Pradesh; Chanderi Sarees from Madhya Pradesh, Maheshwari Sarees and suits from Madhya Pradesh and Sujani embroidery shawls from Kashmir among others adorns the fair.

The fair showcases stalls for stationery items made out of cloth and paper from New Delhi, bead jewellery from Uttar Pradesh, carpet and Durry from Uttar Pradesh, paper crafts from Faridabad, Kites from Kite Maker Umar Daraz from Delhi.

Art aficionados can find Madhubani or Muithila, a folk painting of North India practiced by women in villages at the ongoing fair.

Silver Filigiri jewellery from Orissa and Pattachitra paintings are displayed and are available for sale.

Beautifully crafted terracotta clay products from Uttar Pradesh are another rare art form exhibited at the fair.

Speaking on the occasion, Dinaz Madhukar, Senior Vice President and Mall Head of DLF Promenade said, “It is a great opportunity for us to work alongside the National Centre for Design and Product Development and the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). DLF Promenade has always promoted artists from all fields and this project will showcase an unparalleled variety of handicrafts, gifts & lifestyle products from a cross section of artists from India. Live demonstrations are going to be a good way to bring alive the crafts in people’s memory”.

Details:
Date: 16th Jan- 25th Jan 2015
Hours: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue:   DLF Promenade 
                 3, Nelson Mandela Marg
                 Vasant Kunj
     New Delhi-110070
  
Contact:  011-46104466  

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Located on the Nelson Mandela road in the heart of Vasant Kunj is DLF Promenade, a mall for the trend-conscious discerning customers of Delhi and NCR. By the virtue of its offerings, DLF Promenade has earned the distinction of being the city's only fashion destination. Spread over 4.6 lacs of square foot area, DLF Promenade caters to customers who are looking for a quality shopping experience coupled with a chic ambience.

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In the recent past, the mall has won many accolades, which include the Best all-India Marketing Awards at the Images Shopping Centre Awards, Best Mall of the Year at the Images Shopping Centre Awards, Most admired Shopping Centre of the year at the Images Shopping Centre Awards and Best Retail (Mall) Building Design Award at the RR - Kabel Society Interiors Building Design Award.

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