The Inner Wheel Club of Calcutta Mahanagar organised Aakarshan ’23, in association with The Telegraph, which was a two-day lifestyle exhibition from August 8 to 10 at Ice Skating Rink. The primary aim of the exhibition was to give a good platform to female entrepreneurs from various walks of life to display and promote their products and find the deserved recognition for their hard work. The three days of Aakarshan witnessed a culmination of talent, creativity and business skills of women whose stories are truly inspiring for everyone. Shoppers stopped by to purchase their festive picks for the upcoming festive season. Glimpses.
(L-R) Visitors explored the wide range of handloom kurtis made of natural fabrics displayed by Rita Khurana Studios. The soft and easily washable cotton fabric can help you breeze through a busy humid day in the city.
RRB’s Handmade showcased how they are redefining the ageold French art-form decoupage through their work. This form of art can be customised on any material and will definitely add a European touch to your workspace.
(L-R) What grabbed our attention about Karmakriti’s brightly decorated corner was the eco-friendly and sustainable items made out of jute, grass and other natural products. This is a great way of beautifying your living space while sparing a minute to think about the environment. The products are priced very conveniently so that you can give a makeover to your house without burning a hole in your pockets.
These blingy belts from Preksha Jain surely gave us a glimpse into the trend of the season. Pair these with a monotone cocktail dress or add that extra drama to a sequinned outfit.
(L-R) The lively prints from Jaipur Weaves immediately caught our eyes. Their collection showcased a wide range of clothes and home decor items. We loved the catchy block-printed kurtas, ideal for wearing the year round.
Keeping in mind the advent of the festive season, Chitra Goenka’s store offered a wide range of vibrant home decor items along with a diverse collection of rakhis. A perfect stop for a budget-friendly home makeover ahead of the Pujas!
(Top left corner) Diamonds are timeless and this collection from Shyambhajo Jewellers is here to add the right amount of sparkle to both your party outfits and office wear. With Rakhi around the corner, gift these timeless pieces to your sisters and make them realise how special they are to you.
(Bottom left corner) MS Studios displayed a casual yet chic range of denim wear. Denim has been an evergreen fashion statement through generations and this range stood out because of the comfort factor.
(Left) Saheli was a major crowd-puller corner at the exhibition for the ones who love to cook. It is an amazing initiative by Saheli to employ a women workforce mostly who made these homemade, hand-ground spices.
Cradle to Crayon specialises in kids’ educational and recreational products made from felt, which is both a harmless and an eco-friendly material. These products are largely activity-based and interactive, which will surely keep your toddlers happy and engaged.
(L-R) “The display is pretty good. I just came and I have already bought something. I had mainly come for rakhis and the range of rakhis is amazing,” said Ritika Karnani, who was spotted with a bunch of rakhis in hand.
“Really enjoying the ambience at Aakarshan today. What makes the experience better is that most stalls are budget-friendly and has something for everyone,” said Anasua Roy, who was spotted checking out the display at RRB’s Handmade.