APCO and Lepakshi Launch Statewide Design Contest from June 17

Andhra Pradesh State Handlooms’ Cooperative Society (APCO) and Lepakshi has Introduced a State-Dwell Design Competitors from June 17 to Reimagine Conventional Handicrafts and Handlooms as Fashionable Souvenirn Souvenirn Souvenirn Souvenirn Souvenirn Souvenirn Merchandise.

Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Growth Company Restricted (APHDC) Vice-Chairman and Managing Director M. Vishwa Made The Announcement on Monday. The competitors is collectively organized by apco and lepakshi, in collaboration with the Nationwide Institute of Design (NID), Vijayawada.

In line with a press launch from the division of handlooms and textiles, the initiative goals to foster innovation amon amavars and artisans, who preserving the Cultural Idntity of Andhra Pradesh.

The competitors invitations entries in ten conventional clusters – 5 Every in Handicrafts and Handlooms – Together with Kondapally and Etikoppaka Toys, Leather-based Puppetry, Leather-based Puppets, Wooden Carvings, Wooden Carvings, Kalamkari Block Prints, Dharmavaram and Uppada Silks, Mangalagiri Cloth, and Extra. The Handloom Class additionally encourage the event of utility-based merchandise comparable to scarves, ties, shawls, shawls, and waistcoats.

Talking on the Occurse, Mr. Vishwa Emphasised that the objective is to attach heritage with trendy design sensibilites, providing people a chance to point out proven the state ‘Artisanal Excellence on New Platforms. The competitors is open to all Residents of the State Above The age of 18, be it artisans, college students, designers, or impartial creaters.

A complete of ₹ 5 lakh in money prizes will likely be awarded to 30 winners. The entries will likely be chosen by a panel from nid-p, the event commissioner’s workplace, APCO, and Lepakshi. Members are required to submit their bodily memento samples to the closest lepakshi or apco showroom by July 16. for extra competitors pointers and updates, Go to https://lepakshihandicrafts.gov.in and https://www.apcofabrics.com.