JORHAT, Nov 8 – The exquisite handicraft products and decorative items of Kenya, Egypt and Thailand have attracted the buyers at the ongoing 3 rd Jorhat International Expo.
Thailand stall has become a focal point of the visitors for its scrumptious dry flowers and other gift items.
“Though we have come to Jorhat for the first time, we have seen the prospect of a good market here. The traditional crafts of Kenya have gained popularity among our customers”, said Mariam ed - Macame, the owner of the Kenyan stall.
Echoing the sentiment, Kamal Anowar Towfick, the owner of the Egyptian stall expressed satisfaction over his dealings here. He informed that the items made out of camel lather and the wall hangings made out of original papyrus are the items of great attraction for which customers have crowded his stall
About six to seven thousand visitors come every day to it and crowded the precincts of the 150 stall buying various items and placing orders. All the seven foreign stalls along with the stalls of the country have received good returns in the expo organized by the Leo Group.
Another centre of attraction in the Expo is the Onyx stall, from Pakistan. Rais Ahmed of the stall, in an interview with this correspondent revealed that people have been a bit doubtful about the originality of the items made out of precious Onyx stone, which are available in Pakistan only.
An executive of the Leo Group informed this correspondent that all the stalls have been occupied by the traders. The shelf-help groups have readily received the opportunity as they have been provided stalls in a subsidized rate.
The local artisans showcasing their products also have attracted buyers this time. “We have received a positive response from the people,” a group of local artisans unequivocally said. ASSAM TRIBUNE
Thailand stall has become a focal point of the visitors for its scrumptious dry flowers and other gift items.
“Though we have come to Jorhat for the first time, we have seen the prospect of a good market here. The traditional crafts of Kenya have gained popularity among our customers”, said Mariam ed - Macame, the owner of the Kenyan stall.
Echoing the sentiment, Kamal Anowar Towfick, the owner of the Egyptian stall expressed satisfaction over his dealings here. He informed that the items made out of camel lather and the wall hangings made out of original papyrus are the items of great attraction for which customers have crowded his stall
About six to seven thousand visitors come every day to it and crowded the precincts of the 150 stall buying various items and placing orders. All the seven foreign stalls along with the stalls of the country have received good returns in the expo organized by the Leo Group.
Another centre of attraction in the Expo is the Onyx stall, from Pakistan. Rais Ahmed of the stall, in an interview with this correspondent revealed that people have been a bit doubtful about the originality of the items made out of precious Onyx stone, which are available in Pakistan only.
An executive of the Leo Group informed this correspondent that all the stalls have been occupied by the traders. The shelf-help groups have readily received the opportunity as they have been provided stalls in a subsidized rate.
The local artisans showcasing their products also have attracted buyers this time. “We have received a positive response from the people,” a group of local artisans unequivocally said. ASSAM TRIBUNE
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