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EID-SILK-BUSINESS (with picture)
Silk shopping gains momentum in Rajshahi
RAJSHAHI, May 27, 2019 (BSS) – On the eve of holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the
largest religious festivals for the Muslims, shopping in the silk shops and
showrooms has gained momentum.
The fashion passionate people use silk wears during Eid festival in this
region which is famous for quality silk production.
Silk fabrics, weaved and designed by local artisans, are on huge demand in
the Eid markets of the city, with the affluent people rushing to the city
silk showrooms every day.
With attraction of eye-catching colour and design of the silk wears, a
large number of people irrespective of age and sex especially the adolescents
are humming towards the showrooms to collect their best choice. As a result,
employees of the silk factories are passing their busiest times both on days
and at night. Silk factories in the BSCIC are also operating round the clock.
According to the sources concerned, silk wears valued at around Taka 35-40
crore are likely to be sold during the current Eid season.
Varieties of silk clothes namely Bolakakar Chupi, Sui-Sutakatan, Kotisilk,
Joyashri, Silk Katan, Water Katan, Jamdanikatan, Borkatan, Dupiana,
Jhornakatan, shari, three piece, orna, panjabi-paijama, shirt, fatua and
scarf are on display in every shop and showroom to attract the buyers.
The well off buyers are also selecting and purchasing their best choice
whatever its price is while the middle and low-income groups are seen
bargaining with the sellers.
All the factories at BSCIC Estate are operating day and night and the
laborers are passing their sleepless night ahead of the Eid festival.
Some five silk manufacturers like Sapura Silk, Usha Silk, Rajshahi Silk
Fashion, Amena Silk and Mohananda Silk are doing their brisk business after
taking advantages of the Eid market. They also arranged and assembled new
designs and colours this season.
The rich people are going to Sapura Silk Industrial Area to buy silk
products. Sellers said the number of silk products buyers has increased as
the Eid is knocking at the door.
Saidur Rahman, Showroom in-charge of Sapura Silk, told BSS that katoar
design shari on muslin is their greatest attraction for this Eid. Different
designs of saris are priced from Taka 3,800 to Taka 1,45,000.
He said keeping in mind the choices of the customers, varieties of saris,
punjabees, three-piece and children’s dresses were assembled at the
showrooms.
Usha Silk has also brought new designed panjabi with stripe art on silk
which is being sold at Taka 2,000 to Taka 7,500 per piece.
Nur Alam Bulbul, showroom in-charge of Usha Silk, said their saries are
being sold at Taka 1,250 to Taka 45,500 and the three-pieces are priced at
Taka 2,000 to Taka 75,500.
Liakat Ali, President of Bangladesh Silk Industry Owners Association, laid
emphasis on elevating the sector for saving huge hard-earned foreign
currencies which are spent for import of the silk yarn.
He said the issue of the consumers’ demands should be given priority. “The
glorious silk sector is now facing an embarrassing situation due to excessive
price of foreign silk yarn and decline of local production,” he added.
He said the sector needs initiatives to retain the skilled laborers,
especially the rearers, weavers and printers in the profession in the greater
interest of the sector.
Liakat Ali laid stress on proper use of varieties plant and modern
technologies at the growers’ level that is very essential to attain cherished
goals in this field.
He mentioned that increased domestic production of yarn can help revitalize
the traditional silk sector.
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