IMPHAL, Sept 23 NNN: The 3rd Buyer-Seller Meet cum Exhibition on Handloom fabrics which started on Saturday at Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC) concluded here today.
The valedictory function was graced by O. Nabakishore Singh, IAS, Principal Secretary (Commerce and Indurtries), Government of Manipur and V. Tualthang, Director of Commerce and Industries, Government of Manipur as the chief guest and president respectively.
The function which was held by Manipur Apex Weavers and Handicraft Artisans Co-operative Society Limited under the aegis of Directorate of Commerce and Industries, Government of Manipur saw the participation of total 66 clusters from both the valley and the hills in which 17 buyers from other states got registered.
During the function, the potential buyers presented statements on both the merits and demerits of the state handloom products while adding that the state possesses adequate weaving knowledge which is a sign of the state’s women empowerment.
Further, the visiting buyers also stated that the state’s tribal art of weaving has gained huge demand in foreign markets expressing that the state’s handloom products do not have a systematic rule of price fixation, less elaborateness on fabrication and not maintaining quality control in colour and block fixation.
Stressing on the need for developing the art, the buyers also expressed that the products need extensive exposures by enlarging its diversification sizes stating that it also requires modification with much improved stitching techniques.
For better business transaction, the buyers from outside the state also asked for the delivery of the quantity of different products in time which they have sought.
With an aim to focus on taking advantages of the presence of reputed buyers for exploring the possibility of export of handloom products of Manipur, the 3rd Buyer-Seller Meet-Cum Exhibition 2012 was organised.
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