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        The Federation of South India Producer Associations, SIPA, has organised an exhibition of Kolu dolls, for the upcoming Dussehra festival,

        Tamil Nadu Governor's secretary CK Gariyali inaugurated the exhibition on Thursday. Founder of SIPA, K Panchaksharam said the Association was established 20 years ago to encourage traditional arts and crafts and to help artisans and producers. SIPA markets the products and assists craftsmen and women to improve their trade.
 

DOLLS GALORE:  Festival season is fast approaching and SIPA has organised a doll exhibition at Nungambakkam. Photos: A Prathap

        The display includes dolls from Cuddalore, Kancheepuram and Puducherry.

        Exquisite sandalwood carvings, rosewood inlay work, wood carvings, panels and boxes, handloom furnishings, toiletries, cotton bags, vegetable dye, lacquer toys and dolls, Batik wall hangings, wrought iron lampstands and Kalamkari home furnishings are also on display.

        The prices for these products range between Rs 15 to Rs 5,500 and the exhibition will last for 40 days.