Bhubaneswar, Aug. 5 -- The Odisha Government will organize a Mega Handloom and Handicraft Exhibition from August 7 to 13 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, to celebrate the state's vibrant weaving traditions and artisanal excellence.
Addressing a press conference today, Handlooms, Textiles, and Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta announced that 60 stalls, a food court, and a play zone have been set up to exhibit Odisha's diverse handloom and handicraft legacy.
He informed that over 1,500 weavers from various parts of Odisha, along with artisans from more than eight other states, will participate in the exhibition.
The week-long event will also feature,seven knowledge-sharing sessions, live weaving demonstrations and felicitation ceremon...