With the Pujas around the corner, Mrittika Earthy Talks (MET) Foundation hosted the Agomoni Edit on August 27 at the Story bookstore on Elgin Road. Keeping in mind the lessons taught by the pandemic to safeguard nature and environment and climate change being one of the burning global issues, MET Agomoni Edit brought together various environment support groups who believe in sustainability and address climate change through waste management.
Their range of products created through waste management consists of organic food products, upcycled and recycled bottles, saris, clothes, denims, accessories and much more. The event was supported by renowned homeopathy institution PBHRC and present at the event was Isha Banerji, granddaugher of Proshanta Banerji.
Story bookstore was buzzing with the Durga Puja vibe, with the rhythm of dhaak, shankha and kashor-ghonta filling the air. The event began by invoking Ma Durga with a sustainable pushpanjali by throwing dried flowers at the base of Kola Bou. “For us Bengalis, Ma Durga is the daughter returning home. She is celebrated for slaying demons, and what is the demon — climate change. So today we are invoking Ma Durga and this is the season where Lord Ram did this Okal Bodhon. So, we are trying to do our bit of Okal Bodhon,” said Somini Sen Dua, organiser.
QISSAA by Vibha Mitra, a heritage enthusiast and textile expert, showcased a vibrant collection of upcycled cloth converted into razais and saris.
Wooden stationery, personal products, home decor and gift items made for a unique corner at the edit put up by Smita Bhatter’s CONSCIOUS GIFTING.
Madhumita Chowdhury’s stall RAGS TO RICHES was a creative corner that displayed a handmade collection of accessories and home decor including fabric jewellery and bottle lamps.
TWIRL.STORE by Sujata Chatterjee exhibited recycled bags, potlis and purses made out of upscaled fabrics like denim, jute and old clothes.
Eco-friendly and cruelty-free skincare products were the highlights of URVIJA’s stall. It had palm-oil free products, too.
PAUSHTIK LIFE, a farmer’s co-operative, showcased their range of organic food products.
Pictures: B. Halder