Bagh prints of MP attracted Argentina market
BHOPAL (MPINFO): Bagh print artistes were sent by the Union Government to Argentina to take part in fourth Bharat Mahotsav there. At the festival, national awardee in Bagh prints Mohammad Yusuf Khatri of Madhya Pradesh gave a demonstration on Bagh prints. Through the demonstration of Bagh Kala Thappa Chhapai, he informed Argentineans about minute details of this art. The Bagh prints of Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh attracted them so much. Indian ambassador in Argentina also called on Bagh print artistes during Bharat Mahotsav and encouraged them.
The Bagh print artistes had also carried sari as an emblem of Indian traditional attire to the festival. Describing it as astonishing, an art lover grabbed the sari with both hands. It may be mentioned that silk scarves and other clothes were also liked very much of Argentineans at the festival. The Union Ministry of Textiles has also lauded demonstration of art by Bagh artistes.
They were very Impressed by this Indian art, Rapsodia, which is one the ten major textile companies in Argentina, suggested that silk cloth should be used for Bagh prints with a view of making the product suitable for Argentina market. Representatives of Rapsodia will also visit India with a view to exporting Bagh cloth suitable for Argentina. Accepting this offer informally, Bagh print artists Shri Khatri said that Bagh cloth will be prepared as per choice of Argentineans.
