Lepakshi Crafts Bazaar at NTR Gardens

The A.P.Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (AP State Govt. Undertaking) is organizing Craft Bazaar by Lepakshi Export Oriented Showroom from 28th Sept., to 7th October, 2012 at NTR Gardens, Hyderabad.

Lepakshi Exhibition-cum-Sale is one such promotional programme to help the craftpersons to increase the sales for their products and to improve their living conditions. Craft persons/Weavers/Manufacturers of artistic handicrafts and textiles from different parts of Andhra Pradesh State exhibit and sell their products in this exhibition. Items from other States are also added in this programme to add choice to the craft lovers visiting this exhibition.

World famous Hyderbadi Pearls, Soft wood toys and Dolls from Kondapalli, Etikoppaka and Nirmal Village, Carved wooden wall panels and statues from Tirupathi, Hand Painting of Sri Kalahasthi, Cherial and Nirmal styles Paintings, Crochet Lace work of Narsapur, Cotton Durries and Brass Artware of Warangal, Leather Puppets and Lamp shades of Nimmala Kunta, Artificial Jewellery, Metal Castings and Bidriware from Hyderabad are some prominent crafts on display in this programme. Apart from Andhra Pradesh, the Craftpersons from other States also participating in this Event.

Traditional Silk and Coitton Sarees and Dress material and suit sets & sarees from Gadwal, Pochampally(Ikat), Dharmavaram, Uppada, Kanchi, Narayanpet, Mangalagiri, Venkatagiri and Kalamkari Block Printings of Machilipatnam are the exclusive range in this Event. 20% discount will be allowed on Handlooms & 10% discount on Handicrafts.

The State Awards for Eminent Artisans is also being distributed with Rs.25,000/- Cash ,Certificate and Shawl for 1st ,2nd & 3rd Prizes and also another (8) awards with the prize money Rs.10,000/- and Certificate, Shawl is for distribution in this occasion.

The exhibition is open to public from 11.00 AM to 9.00 PM daily and on all Sundays & public holidays from 28.9.2012 to 07.10.2012

The Exhibition will be inaugurated by Smt J.Geetha Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Hon'ble Minister for Major Industries, Sugar, Commerce & Export Promotion, Hyderabad

(SHAILAJA RAMAIYER) IAS., MANAGING DIRECTOR