Date:28/05/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/05/28/stories/2008052858900300.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Visakhapatnam

Handloom exhibition from May 30

Special Correspondent

VISAKHAPATNAM: Lepakshi Emporium will conduct an exhibition of handloom textiles at TTD Kalyanamandapam from May 30 to June 15.

According to Lepakshi Emporium city manager K. Srihari, summer wear would be made available at reasonable prices for the consumers at the exhibition. Handicrafts would also be on display at the show which would be inaugurated by Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation V. Venkataramaiah, he said. “The exhibition will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The textiles and handicrafts will be available at manufacturing cost. As many as 120 stalls will be set up and I am sure that the people will enjoy the show,” he said.