- Bollywood celebrities praised Bagh print, boosted the morale of the craftsmen
Bhopal: Bagh print, which has given national recognition to the rich handicraft tradition of Madhya Pradesh, left its unique mark at Pune’s Heritage Artisan Haat. The exhibition, held at Monalisa Kalagram in Pune, was inaugurated by renowned filmmakers Ms. Gauri Shinde and R. Balki. This is the first time that Heritage Artisan Haat has been organized at this level in India, in which 30 leading craftsmen from across the country have been invited. The exhibition will run till February 3, 2025.
Bagh print gets appreciation
National and international award winning Shilpguru Mohammad Yusuf Khatri and Abdul Karim Khatri of Dhar district showcased Madhya Pradesh’s iconic Bagh print handicraft at the event. Craft lovers from various cities of Maharashtra came to know this ancient art closely, understood its nuances and got acquainted with the rich tradition of Bagh print.
Famous social worker Mrs. Lisa Pingle invited 30 eminent craftsmen from all over the country free of cost at her farm house Monalisa. Showing her special interest in Bagh print, she herself bought a Bagh print saree and got a blouse stitched there and wore it to promote this handicraft.
Bollywood stars boosted the morale of the craftsmen
Bollywood’s veteran producer Gauri Shinde and R. Balki appreciated the beauty and uniqueness of Bagh print. They not only praised the works of Shilpguru Mohammad Yusuf and Abdul Karim Khatri but also praised their efforts to preserve and promote Bagh print art.
On this occasion, Mohammad Yusuf Khatri presented a special painting of Bagh print to filmmaker R. Balki on behalf of Virasat Karigar Haat. It was presented as a symbol of his contribution and support towards handicraft art.
Popularity of Bagh Prints in Pune increases
During the exhibition, the citizens of Pune liked the Bagh print cotton textiles very much and purchased these textiles in large numbers. This exhibition not only became an important platform for the promotion of Bagh prints but also gave the artisans of Madhya Pradesh an opportunity to showcase their art at the national and international level.
This event has proved to be an important link in the efforts to reach the traditional handicrafts and Bagh prints of Madhya Pradesh to the national and international markets.
