Vastrabharana opens this weekend
Over 38 weavers/textile units from 12 states will be participating in this year’s Vastrabharana, beginning September 29 at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Kumara Krupa Road. Organised by the Crafts Council of Karnataka, the exhibition and sale of traditional textiles and jewellery will continue till October 4, between 10.30 am and 7.30 pm. The exhibition will be inaugurated on September 29 at 11 am.
The spotlight this year will be on Molkalmuru silks woven in natural dyed yarn. This is part of an ongoing product development initiative “Nisarga Ranga” (colours of nature) taken by the Crafts Council of Karnataka to revive and introduce natural dyes in the traditional textiles of Karnataka. Molakalmuru sarees are woven by the Sali and Devanga communities, hereditary weavers in Chitradurga district. The unique feature of the Molkalamuru saree is the colour woven into the body and pallav contrasts with the borders.
Karnataka is represented by Ilkals, including a range of natural dyed Ilkal sarees, some with the Chadranchukki checked design, as well as kasuti embroidery. From Tamil Nadu are exquisite Kanjeevarams contrasted by cotton sungadis, cotton–silk blends and polycottons. The rich and prolific textile traditions of Andhra Pradesh find a place in Gadwals, Uppadas, Ikats, Teliyas, Mangalgiris, khadis, painted and printed Kalamkaris. Paithanis from Maharashtra, Chanderis, Maheshwaris and Madhubani painted sarees from Madhya Pradesh as well as textiles of Gujarat — the Patolas, Bandhnis and Aashavallis will be on sale. Bengal and Bangladesh are represented by Jamdanis, kantha embroidery and Daccais. Cotton textile lovers also can choose from Kora, Kotah and mulmul cottons. Also featured are embroidered cholis.
The jewellery section this year features traditional gold jewellery and contemporary terracotta, bead and silver jewellery. For details call: 65305029.
Art and craft contest
The school rounds of the International Art & Craft Contest (IACC ’07) for students’ organised by Pidilite Industries (Fevicol) to recognise the talent and reward them for excellence in art and craft, is now poised for the City rounds.
In its second edition, the International Art and Craft Contest 2007 being held across the country, witnessed a record number of 2,53,000 participants (Std II to X) from 441 schools of Karnataka taking part in the school round.
Come Saturday and over 1,500 finalists’ from the earlier school round will compete to qualify for the zonal round to be held later. The event is at St Charles High School, Lingarajapuram (St Thomas Town) from 2 pm onwards. The mega finals will be held at Mumbai in October, states a release. Renowned artist S G Vasudev will be the chief guest for the City round. For details contact: 99860-20527 /98867-38527.
Cardiac health camp
Commemorating this year’s World Heart Day, Sagar Apollo Hospital is organising a free cardiac health camp in the hospital premises on September 30 from 9 am to 5 pm. Individuals who are interested in availing of the free ECG, consultation and random glucose test may call 98807-69758 /99459-66473 and register for an appointment.
A 20 per cent discount can also be availed of on all diagnostic services till October 14.
The last date for registration is Saturday, September 29.
