Bhubaneswar, Dec 15: The 18th Annual national Toshali Crafts Mela is all set to begin from today here at Janata Maidan.
Over 300 artisans from across the country have taken part in the mela this year to showcase traditional crafts, textiles, artifacts, jewellery, home decors and furniture. The fair will continue till December 26 and will remain open from 2.30 pm to 9.30 pm everyday for visitors.
Artisans, weavers and sculptors from all over the country participate in this Crafts Mela and exhibit their traditional and contemporary handicraft and handloom products. As important cultural nerve centre of the country, Bhubaneswar hosts the Toshali National Crafts Mela at Janata Maidan every year. The crafts mela has already carved a nice of its own in the country’s Annual Carnival Calendar and left indelible impression in the minds of the people of our State.