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Glimpses of Past Melas

From large exhibition crowds and public programmes to indigenous enterprise and culture — a visual journey through the Swadeshi Mela movement across India.

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Moments from the Mela

Authentic event photographs from the concept presentation now lead the gallery, while handloom, bamboo and indigenous-product imagery remains as one part of the wider economic ecosystem.

Crowds and exhibition stalls at a Swadeshi MelaExhibition & Public Participation Stage programme with dignitariesGovernment & Institutional Programme Entrance of a past Swadeshi MelaPast Mela Entrance Leadership and community participation at a Swadeshi eventLeadership & Community Participation Hands-on weaving workshop with natural yarnWeaving Workshop Handwoven textile on a traditional loomHandwoven Textiles Eco-friendly baskets made from natural fibresNatural Fibre Products Local entrepreneur at a colourful handicraft stallLocal Enterprise Traditional cane products made by local artisansTraditional Cane Products Young artisan learning traditional weavingYoung Artisans

* Event photographs are taken from the supplied Swadeshi Mela concept presentation.