A two-day show honoring Bengal’s rich handloom and handicraft
traditions was successfully organized by the Bengal Home Industries
Association (BHIA), one of the oldest and most reputable organizations
devoted to the promotion of cottage industries, arts, and crafts.
Renowned artist Sri Gaganendra Nath Tagore served as the
organization’s first Honorary Secretary. He created the Association’s
first scarf with a beautiful traditional theme, which is still in the
Association’s collectiontoday.
The exhibition featured a carefully curated assortment of handcrafted
goods from all over the country including sarees, scarves, home décor
pieces, bedspreads, jewelry, Kashmiri scarves, shawls, jacket and a
wide range of dokra craft amongst others.
The Guests of Honor included Yukiko Yuasa, Bridget Vaswani and
Hon Consul of Sweden Tina Nobis.
Mr Shankar Bose, Secretary of BHIA noted: “For the past 109 years,
BHIA has not only promoted Handicrafts but also assisted in helping
poor and marginalized artisans to develop and expand their markets.
Today, we have the trademark Linecot and Roshanara Fabrics and the
legendary embroidered bed linens that our clients keep buying again
and again. Add to that the range of cotton and silk sarees. We are
proud of our multi-generational base of customers and their unstinted
support for our product lines.”
Yukiko was thrilled to see the wide range of products and promised to
bring all her international friends to shop at this wonderful store.
Tina Nobis noted: “I love the jewelry, cushions covers, scarves and
jams at Bengal Home and the fact that they are doing such a great job
empowering women artisans is something close to the heart.”
In order to support and grow cottage industries, provide artisans with
resources and marketing skills and protect India’s cultural and artistic
legacy for future generations, Bengal Home continues to work with the
same commitment and altruistic vision which was perceived by its
Founder members.
