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Vibrant colours of Gujarat

A wide range of cotton fabrics awaits the visitors at the ongoing Gujarat exhibition

PHOTO: K.R.DEEPAK

COLOURFUL CHOICE Visitors selecting dress materials

Crispy crimson, vibrant orange and exotic swirls of red welcome the sizzling season. Summer's here with the sweltering heat and so are the breezy colours of the season that keep you feeling good.

To cash in on the mood, a wide range of cotton fabrics awaits the visitors at the ongoing exhibition organised by Gujarat State Handloom and Industrial Co-op.

Federation Ltd. at Maharashtra Mandal. It's a blaze of colours at the fair that includes works from the regions of Kutch, Saurashtra, Rajkot, Baroda and Ahmedabad.

Yarns of the traditional bandhni cotton dresses greet the visitors.

To beat the heat in style, check out the bandhni and block print short kurtas that are available at affordable prices.

A heady mix of style and comfort, the kurtas are an ideal wear for the hot season.

An eclectic mix of bright and pastel shades, an array of wrap-around skirts in umbrella and straight cut are featured at the fair.

Beadwork on block print designs gives it an exuberant touch of energy and vitality.

To get that gypsy and carefree look, pick up one of the `jholas' (bags) priced from Rs.200 onwards.

For that artistic touch to the rooms, wooden artefacts in myriad designs and shapes are available. To add a dash of colour to your interiors, check out the attractive rich colours of torans and wall hangings. Other embroidery works like cushion covers, tie and die fabrics in cotton and silk, metal engravings in aluminium and brass sheet metal items like jewellery box and photo frames are also available. Apart from that, a range of digestive products is also available.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Superintending Engineer of All India Radio George I. Irumben. It will be on till March 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

NIVEDITA GANGULY

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