Naidu shines spotlight on tribal artisans’ rich craft
At an exhibition organised on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Chief Minister walks through the stalls admiring the handicrafts displaying tribal heritage, sipping the famous Araku Valley Coffee, and sampling unfiltered wild harvest honey
The Ambedkar Kala Vedika exhibition hall in Vijayawada turned into a bustling marketplace of tribal artistry on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This event united artisans, members of self-help groups, and state leaders under one roof. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu walked through the stalls, admiring the craftsmanship of Girijan Co-operative Corporation (GCC) products that depicted the region’s tribal heritage.
He sampled Araku Valley Coffee offered by local self-help group officials and engaged with young entrepreneurs to discuss scaling indigenous products into commercial markets.
At a handicraft stall, a purple-clad artisan demonstrated how her self-help group transformed raw forest materials into sustainable products, showcasing her weaving skills with natural dyes. Nearby, tribal beekeepers presented unfiltered wild harvest honey, while other stalls displayed hand-spun green coats, handloom saris, terracotta pottery, and traditional seed garlands.
For remote hillside artisans, this exhibition offered a unique opportunity to receive direct recognition from the state leadership, bridging the gap between forest communities and administrative bodies. The event concluded with a shared sense of pride among the artisans.
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