10day Saras Mela begins

Patna | Saturday | 15th September, 2018

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“I like what the artists did with jute and bamboo sticks, especially the igniting lamps and flower holders,” she added. PATNA: State rural development minister Shrawan Kumar inaugurated the 10-day Saras Mela on the premises of Gyan Bhawan on Friday. The artisans have also exhibited a large collection of antiques, arts and dresses. Altogether 100 stalls have been put up this year.From Bhagalpuri silk dress materials to Banarasi sarees and handicrafts items made of jute, bamboo sticks, metal, stones, terracotta and brass, the fair has offered several choices to city shopaholics. Madan Singh, an entrepreneur, has exhibited various organic products, such as pulses, spices, rose water and apricot oil.Kanika Agarwal, who visited the fair with her friends on the opening day, said she bought jute handicrafts, bags and caps..