These days, Gandhi Handicraft Bazaar has been organized in the Jharcraft complex located in Sindoor of the city, which has become a center of attraction among the local people these days. Artisans and craftsmen from different states of the country have arrived in this market with their traditional and handmade products. A glimpse of the art, culture and handicrafts of different states can be seen in the same complex. Due to which this market has become a medium not only for shopping but also for cultural exchange.
More than 50 stalls have been set up in Gandhi Handicraft Market. These include craftsmen from many states including Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa and Chhattisgarh. Every stall is decorated with unique hand-made products, which reflect the hard work, skill and tradition of the artisans. A variety of handicraft items are available in the market including decorative items made of bamboo and cane, Dokra art works, Sohrai paintings, traditional handloom textiles, Padiya textiles, decorative items made of terracotta, aromatic and medicinal oils, traditional jewellery, decorative products made of clay, lac and glass bangles.
Gathering of handicraft artisans
The main objective of this market is to provide a platform to handicraft artists and artisans where they can sell their products directly to consumers. Due to direct selling without middlemen, the craftsmen get a fair price for their labor and the buyers also get pure and handmade products at reasonable prices. Along with this, such events also provide protection and encouragement to traditional arts, which are gradually becoming extinct in the modern era.
Explained the method of manufacturing products
People coming to Gandhi Handicraft Market are not limited to just shopping, but are also getting information about folk art, traditional designs and manufacturing process of different states. At many stalls, artisans themselves are seen explaining the method of manufacturing their products and their cultural significance. Due to which both the interest and understanding of the people is increasing. Fair manager Rajendra Kumar said that by organizing such handicraft markets, local artisans as well as artists from outside get recognition. He said that this market is a meaningful initiative towards promoting indigenous and handmade products, so that the artisans can become self-reliant and their art can survive.
Sarees were in highest demand
Handicraft artist Ramanika Biswas, who came from Kolkata, told that she has come to Hazaribagh for the first time. She has brought with her a special range of traditional handmade sarees of Bengal. People here are showing keen interest in traditional sarees and handicrafts, which is giving them a good experience. Overall, the Gandhi Handicraft Bazaar organized in the Jharcraft complex has not only become a shopping center for the people of Hazaribagh, but it is also proving to be a powerful medium to connect and understand the rich handicraft traditions of the country.
