Craft Council of Andhra Pradesh launches handloom exhibition in Vijayawada

The Craft Council of Andhra Pradesh opened the 'Vasantham' exhibition in Vijayawada on Monday to display traditional crafts, handlooms, and handicrafts from across the country. Heritage Foods executive director Nara Brahmani attended the opening, walked through the stalls, and spoke with the participating weavers and artisans. She praised the Craft Council of Andhra Pradesh for running the event and giving artisans a strong platform to sell their goods, connect with buyers, and protect traditional art forms. She noted that such events help the weaving community and keep traditional crafts alive.

Schedule And Venue

The two-day event ends on Tuesday, November 3. Visitors can check out the displays between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Sesha Sai Kalyana Mandapam, Vedika, in Vijayawada.

Context

Craft exhibitions like this one give rural artisans and handloom weavers direct access to urban buyers without middlemen. Such platforms help traditional handicraft sectors sustain themselves amid competition from machine-made products.