The most authentic, the most exquisite and the most sought-after exhibition, Weaves India, opened its doors on 19th January. We visited the exhibit to find out what the weavers have brought to Pune from different states of India! But before that, following are the details of the exhibit;
Weaves India: An Exhibition of Indian Cotton & Silk Handlooms
19th to 28th JAN’24
Sonal Hall, Karve Road, Pune
Free Entry & Free Parking
From Orissa’s Sambhalpuri to MP’s Chanderi, from Andhra Pradesh’s Pochampalli to Kashmir’s Pashmina; Weaves India will have weavers representing them all. If you are looking for original Muga Silk, exquisite Kanjeevarams, Maheshwari, Zardoshi, Kantha work, Fulkari, etc in their authentic forms, then you must plan a visit to the Weaves India exhibit.
This edition of Weaves India focuses more on Kashmiri handlooms like Pashmina and other silk varieties. This being the winter season, is the perfect opportunity to grab these warm handloom clothing. And what is better than to buy directly from the weavers itself. All these 70+ weavers have traveled thousands of kilometers to bring their craft to Punekars!
Be it sarees, dupattas, kurtis, jackets, dress materials or even shirts; you have all the options made using these handlooms. Weaves India also gives you access to some rare handlooms and weaves like Rajasthani Block Print, Fulkari from Punjab, Assam Handlooms, Kalamkari, Jamdani Silk, Kota Silk, Kantha Work Sarees, Khunn Sarees and dress materials, Manipuri Handloom and even hand painted silk sarees from West Bengal! These weavers themselves have travelled multiple states to showcase their work in Pune.
With almost 80 stalls, you get Banarasi, Patola, Chanderi, Lucknowi Chikankari, Odisha Sambalpuri, Murshidabad Pure Silk, Bhagalpur Handlooms, Kashmiri Shawls, Ladakhi sarees and what not! This is quite a rare opportunity to shop directly from these weavers and all under one roof.
Let’s make the weavers’ travel and efforts worthwhile by visiting the Weaves India exhibition. Share this with your shopping partners, make your shopping plan and head to Sonal Hall on Karve Road! These weavers are looking forward to seeing you!
Weaves India: An Exhibition of Indian Cotton & Silk Handlooms
19th to 28th JAN’24
Sonal Hall, Karve Road, Pune
Free Entry & Free Parking
