Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 30 2010:
Apart from being displayed in the Buyers and Sellers Meet slated at New Delhi, handloom products of Manipur will also be displayed in exhibitions in Egypt and Germany to be held in the latter part of the year, project director of Manipur Development Society (MDS), Y Ningthem said today.
The director informed the matter while speaking at the opening function of a two-day Exposition at Hotel Classic, North AOC organised jointly by the MDS and Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
The event showcasing traditional designs of Manipuri Handloom products with diverse applications was being organised under a project of promoting of handloom products of the state in the export market.
Four entrepreneurs and five reputed handloom designers including one cell of the MDS with their specialization in fashion apparels and garments, textiles, accessories, gift and novelty items etc.
are participating in the Exposition with their best collections and creations, the director said.
Best entrepreneurs and designers selected from the Exposition will take part in the Buyers and Sellers Meet to be held in New Delhi in the latter part of the year.
Further their products will also be displayed in the international exhibitions at Egypt and Germany, the director said.