“Hunar Haat” Delhi inaugurated with both aesthetic and cultural flourish
Hailing the artisans as the “Ustad of the destiny” , the defence minister laid emphasis on branding the legacy of indigenous craftisans in yet another inauguration of Hunar Haat in New Delhi.
As centre aspires to open at least 75 “Hunar Haat” across the country with the objective of providing employment opportunities to approx 7 lakh 50,000 artisans and craftsmen, ‘Hunar Haat’ at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi has recently been inaugurated by Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh. The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising the 26th “Hunar Haat” on the theme of “Vocal for Local” from 20th February to 01st March 2021.
Addressing the event as a “cultural mosaic” of the country’s traditional art and craft, he asserted the role of artisans has been playing an important role in strengthening the country’s economy. “Hunar Haat is a beautiful exhibition of our traditional art and craft and more importantly our “cultural mosaic”. “Hunar Haat” is branding the traditional legacy of artisans, craftsmen and playing important role towards “Aatmnirbhar Bharat”, he added.
The exhibition has a myriad of indigenous handmade products at display for sale such as, jute-cane, brass products, wooden & clay toys, Ajrakh Block Print, Blue Art Pottery, Pashmina Shawl, Khadi products, Banarasi Silk, Applique work, Wooden Furniture, Chikankari Embroidery, Chanderi Silk, Lac bangles, Rajasthani jewellery, Phulkari, Oil Painting, Leather products, Khurja pottery, Sandalwood artefacts from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, etc are available for sale.
Patrons from India and abroad both can also buy products of indigenous artisans and craftsmen digital/online “Hunar Haat” is available on virtual and online platforms http://hunarhaat.org and GeM Portal.
