Sindh Minister Inaugurates 16th Sartyoon Sang Crafts Exhibition
Adnan Athar
KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy and Planning and Development, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, inaugurated the 16th Sartyoon Sang Crafts Exhibition at Ocean Mall Clifton, Karachi.
The four-day exhibition, organized by Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) in collaboration with the Government of Sindh and its partners, showcases the work of approximately 3,545 skilled women artisans from various districts of Sindh.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah praised SRSO's efforts to empower rural women and promote Sindh's rich cultural heritage. He emphasized the importance of supporting local artisans and craftsmen, saying that the government is committed to preserving and promoting Sindh's traditional crafts.
SRSO's Chief Executive Officer, Muhammad Dittal Kalhoro, said that the event aims to provide better income opportunities for rural women artisans in Sindh.
He said that 316 Business Development Groups(BDGs) have been formed across the SRSO's 15 operational districts with 6,065 women member artisans equipped with different skills. SRSO's markets the products of these BDGs through Sartyoon Sang Enterprise, he added.
"We have trained thousands of women from the most backward areas of Sindh, including Jacobabad, Kandhkot-Kashmore, Larkana, Shikarpur, Ghotki, Qambar-Shahdadkot, Noshehroferoz, Badin, Sanghar, Umerkot, Thatta, Khairpur and Sukkur districts", he said.
The exhibition features over 5,800 wide range of handicrafts, including textiles, pottery, jewelry, clothing, shawls adorned with traditional embroidery and cutwork, Sindhi and Balochi embroidery, Rulli, Ajrak, Date Leaves and Wheat Straw Products (Baskets, purses, serving dishes, decoration pieces, wall hangings), Kana/ hard Straw Products (Basket, Moorha- chair and Stools, etc), Wooden Lacquer Products and handmade Fashion accessories.
The event aims to provide a platform for rural women artisans to showcase their skills and connect with high-end markets in Karachi.
SRSO's Chief Executive Officer, Muhammad Dittal Kalhoro, said that the event aims to provide better income opportunities for rural women artisans in Sindh.
He said that 316 Business Development Groups(BDGs) have been formed across the SRSO's 15 operational districts with 6,065 women member artisans equipped with different skills. SRSO's markets the products of these BDGs through Sartyoon Sang Enterprise, he added.
"We have trained thousands of women from the most backward areas of Sindh, including Jacobabad, Kandhkot-Kashmore, Larkana, Shikarpur, Ghotki, Qambar-Shahdadkot, Noshehroferoz, Badin, Sanghar, Umerkot, Thatta, Khairpur and Sukkur districts", he said.
On the occasion, MPA Sadia Javed, Ms Sheeren Narejo, Dr Ghulam Mustafa Suhag and others were also present.
The exhibition will continue until January 12,
