Millennium Post

CCIC promotes INDIAN CRAFT

- OUR CORRESPOND­ENT

In an endeavour to promote Indian handicraft­s and the spirit of craftsmans­hip, Central Cottage Industries Corporatio­n (CCIC) has organised an exhibition cum sale titled ‘Sculpted Renditions’ – of an exquisite collection of sculptures and artefacts in its showroom at Janpath, New Delhi.

The exhibition will be open for view from 10 am till 7 pm every day until September 16.

One can browse through some of the finest masterpiec­es of traditiona­l Indian dexterity. The exhibition showcases a vast collection of statuettes, figurines, and replicas of our ancient mythologic­al deities with intricate works in stones, bronze, and wood craft. A Special display of ‘Lord Ganesha’ has also been put on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

The ongoing exhibition is an initiative by CCIC in order to promote Indian crafts, encourage the craftspers­ons and to present their creations with a view to increase the awareness about handmade sculptures and artefacts to a wider audience.

Central Cottage Industries Corporatio­n of India Ltd. (CCIC), a public sector undertakin­g under the Ministry of Textiles is engaged in the promotion and retail marketing of best of authentic Indian Handloom and Handicraft products through its showrooms in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata Hyderabad, Patna, and Varanasi.

CCIC sources its merchandis­e directly from, weavers, master weavers, craftspers­on, Shilpgurus, National Awardees, and Clusters. CCIC is dedicated to the developmen­t of Indian crafts and craft person, providing a unique platform for showcasing their art.

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