New Delhi, Delhites can get to see and buy the exclusive summer collection of handloom apparel up to 8 June. The Rajasthan State Handloom Development Corporation (RHDC) is showcasing and selling it's wide range of garments at the Chanakyapuri-based Rajasthan State Guest House from 11 am to 8 pm. This is for the first time that such a promotional event for the ethnic Rajasthani handloom garments has been organized in the national capital.

The Chairman and Managing Director of RHDC, Ms. Usha Sharma said that the special attraction of the collection is the high value Kota Doriya Zari, block printed saries, dupattas, skirts, cotton block printed dress material, designer bed cover and ladies & gents western outfits. The items on display have been exclusively designed by high class fashion designers and are available for sale in the market for the first time.

The prices of the items range from Rs. 100 per meter (hand woven block printed dress material) to designer zari kota doriya sari (Rs. 3000 to Rs. 25000 per sari). The mughal block printed kota doriya saries range from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 2000 while the vegetable colour bagru block printed saries range from Rs. 900 to Rs. 3000. Kota doriya block printed dupattas (Rs. 350 to Rs. 550) as well as achrak printed cotton (Rs. 300 to Rs. 450) are available in various shades. Yet another special attraction is kota doriya block printed skirt (Rs. 800 to Rs. 1200), cotton block print skirt and top (Rs. 450 to Rs. 550). The Barmeri and mughal print cotton designer bed covers (Rs. 500 to Rs. 1250) are also included in the items being sold.