Exhibition / sale of handloom items begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 17 2021:
Under the aegis of Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles; Luwangpokpa Handicrafts Producer Company has begun a 10-day exhibition cum sale of handloom products at Naoremthong Takhellambam Leikai from Sunday.
Speaking at the inaugural function, Handicrafts Service Centre assistant director Yumnam Jagyashori noted that as artisans of Manipur are skilful their products are in high demand across the world.
However, with the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, artisans in the state are facing inconveniences as they, could not sell their products, she added.
Pointing out that the exhibition cum sale is being organised to sell the products of the artisans, Jagyashori appealed all to actively participate and support the event.
The inaugural function was attended by IMC ward number 5 former corporator Hajarimayum Bobby Sharma and Shilleima Handloom Producer Company Limited advisor Maimon Deven as presidium members.