Mangalore: ‘Namma Angadi’ Two-Day Traditional Arts Exhibition Begins at St Aloysius College Au

By John V. Tauro
Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore,22 Mar 2013: Namma Angadi, 3-day exhibition-cum-sale of handicrafts, handloom and eco-friendly products by rural artisans was inaugurated by Rohini K, Dakshina Kannada district I & B officer at St Aloysius College auditorium here on Friday March 22.  It was an initiative of Namma Bhoomi, NGO based in Kundapur taluk of Udupi district.

Padmanabha Gowda, assistant conservator of forests, Mangalore sub-division was the guest of honour.The exhibition in-charge Shivananda, Laxmi Shenoy from the department of mass communication and media studies was present at the dais.

 

 

Speaking on the occasion, K Rohini said that the new generation is solely dependent on science and technology; losing touch of rural life.  ‘Our life will be fruitful and happy only if we grow along with the environment,’ added Rohini.  She also lauded the initiative of the organizers.

Padmanabh Gowda said that it’s the opportunity for urbanites to have glimpses of traditional rural handicrafts and accessories etc.  He urged the people to do their mite in preserving the rural art for posterity.

The exhibition has cotton kurtas for men, women and children, shirts, Kalamkari dress materials, artistic saris, Lavancha products, terracotta products, traditional utensils and home accessories, ethnic jewellery, pure wild honey, bedspreads, curtains, organic food products, Kokam juices, Shikakai and aloe vera soaps, wooden furniture, rare paintings, stationery and other handicrafts.

Namma Bhoomi – rural art and handicrafts training center located in Kanyana in Kundapur.  It’s a place for artisans to experiment their different skills.  It also trains around 100 students in making garments, carpentry, pottery, building low-cost houses.