Inauguration of ‘SHRESTHKRITI’ and Launch of ‘Cottage Premium’

. Inauguration of ‘SHRESTHKRITI’ and Launch of ‘Cottage Premium’ Collection by Secretary (Textiles)

Question: Where did the CCIC has organized an Exhibition cum Sale of exclusive handcrafted creations which aims to promote Indian Handicraft products and to showcase the rich heritage of India?

(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Chennai
(d) Kolkata

Ans (a)

Related facts:

  • In an endeavor to promote Indian Handicraft products and to showcase the rich heritage of India , CCIC has organized an Exhibition cum Sale of exclusive handcrafted creations by National Awardees in its showroom at Janpath, New Delhi from 19th January 2016 to 31st January 2016.
  • The exhibition was inaugurated on 19 January 2016 by Ms. Rashmi Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, at CCIC showroom.
  • Synonym with its name ‘SHRESTHKRITI’ the exhibition showcases unique artifacts, paintings, Wooden Panels, Antique Oil Lamps, Brass handicrafts, Marble Artifacts, Painted Wooden Artifacts , Dhokra ,Pottery, Papier machie, sarees ,shawls, and home linen.
  • The highlight of the exhibition was the launch of “COTTAGE PREMIUM”- An exquisite collection of highly exclusive and very limited collection of handicraft and handloom products for the connoisseur of crafts.
  • The limited Cottage Premium Collection is available initially only in CCIC Emporium of Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi.
  • This exhibition is yet another step in the series of special displays being organised by CCIC to encourage the craft persons and present their creations to the discerning buyers from all parts of the globe.

Reference:

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