– Exquisite ‘Baavan Baagh’ steals hearts at CII Chandigarh Fair 2017 –
INVC NEWS
Chandigarh,
Love for Phulkari lies at the core of any Punjabi by heart. How can Diwali shopping be complete without buying dresses intricately emboidered in colourful silk thread. CII Chandigarh Fair 2017 has everyone stop to take a look at the stunning Phulkari pieces at the stall put up by Mehar Baba Charitable Trust (MBCT). Behind the exquisite beauty lies the strength of women artisans from Bassi Pathana area of Fatehgarh Sahib who are single and have chosen to claim their lives through the ancient folk art of Phulkari.
Adding to Diwali festivities are exhibits such as specially-styled phulkari products from the traditional ‘baghs’ to designer stoles, festive bedspreads, cushion covers, Potlies, Clutch, Shugun Cards etc. Stealing hearts at this stall is an exquisite peice called ‘Baavan Bagh’. Yes it has all the 52 embroidery designs of traditional ‘Baaghs’ embroidered on one piece.
MBCT is a registered NGO with over 12 years experience in successfully running children and youth development programmes, women empowerment, medi care and socio care projects impacting 187 villages of the historic district of Fatehgarh Sahib and supports thousands of women artisans from the region.
“The Trust is replicating the model in a cluster of 10 villages of Fatehgarh Sahib and seeks support from venture capitalists and industry under CSR,” says Shruti Nigam, a representative of the Trust.
“Women shoppers are loving items made in Phulkari designs on file covers, wallets, purses, showpieces, wall hangings etc,” says Shruti Nigam, a representative of the Trust.
