Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS)
Mangalore, Feb 16: ‘Namma Angadi’ a three-day exhibition-cum-sale of handicrafts, handloom and eco- friendly products will be inaugurated by MP Nalin Kumar Kateel at Ravindra Kala Bhavan, University College, Hampankatta here Thursday February 18 said Ganapathi, associate director, Namma Bhhomi at a press conference held on Wednesday February 16.
Prof. Chinnappa Gowda, Registrar, Mangalore University and Mr. P.P. Hegde, Advocate and Vice Chairman, Karnataka State for Council will also grace the inaugural ceremony.
“The need for a residential programme would create an environment where caste and gender bias could be broken and a new value system nurtured by examining and analyzing one’s society and the larger milieu, in which we live, said Ganapathi, associate director.
“We at Namma Angadi believe that the rural market must be strengthened and expanded. These products are sustainable and eco friendly. Mangalore being a big city, we aim at a bigger spectrum.” said Nishanth Kaverappa, event coordinator, Namma Angadi.
“We have a wide range of products for sale that varies from fabrics to furniture and the speciality is that almost all products are man-made.” said Anil Biddappa, event coordinator, Namma Angadi.
The exhibition has cotton kurtas for men and women, shirts, kalamkari dress materials, artistic sarees , children’s clothing, lavancha products, terracotta products, traditional utensils and home accessories, traditional footwear, ethnic jewellery, pure wild honey, organic food products, Kokum, Shikakai, aloevera soaps ,wooden furniture , rare paintings, stationery for display.
‘Namma Angadi’ will be open for the public between 10.00 am to 9.00 pm on all three days. The event will have the participation of artisans who will present a live demonstration of terracotta sculpting.
‘Namma Angadi’ is a marketing platform for rural artisans to market their products. It is set up with a view to help the village-based craftsmen, who could not visualize a future for their occupations due to dwindling demand for traditional products and lack of raw materials. These hindrances led to the migration of rural people to urban areas (especially children) in search of jobs and livelihood. Thus Namma Angadi was set up to revive the village economy and support the livelihood of rural artisans. Namma Angadi strives towards excellence through interventions from various experts, advanced training for graduate children, improved product designs, financial management and marketing.