Silk clothing in demand as Eid nears in Rajshahi

RAJSHAHI: On the eve of holy Eid-ul-Fitr shopping in the silk shops and showrooms has gained momentum as Eid of Rajshahi people is interlinked with silk dress, reports BSS.
Since time immemorial, the 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 tremendous demand in the Eid markets of the city, with the moneyed people rushing to the city silk showrooms every day.
With attraction of eye-catching colour and design of the silk wears, large number of people irrespective of age and sex and 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 days and night. Silk factories in the BSCIC are also operating round the clock. According to the sources concerned, silk wears valued at around Taka 30-35 crore are likely to be sold during the current Eid season.
Varieties of silk clothes namely bolaka karchupi, sui-suta katan, koti silk, joyashri, silk katan, water katan, jamdani katan, borkatan, dupiana, jhorna katan, shari, three piece, orna, panjabi-paijama, shirt, fatua and scarf are on display in every shop and showroom to attract the buyers. The buyers from the richer class are also selecting and purchasing their best choice whatever the 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 been 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 at Taka 3,500 to Taka 15,000. He said keeping in mind the choices of the customers, varieties of saris, punjabees, three-pieces and children's dresses were assembled at the showrooms. 
Usha Silk has also brought new design panjabi with stripe art on silk which is being sold at Taka 1,900 to Taka 6,500 per piece.
Nur Alam Bulbul, showroom in-charge of Usha Silk, said their saries are being sold at Taka 1150 to Taka 12,500 and the three-pieces priced at Taka 2,500 to Taka 5,500.  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. 

Silk clothing in demand as Eid nears in Rajshahi

RAJSHAHI: On the eve of holy Eid-ul-Fitr shopping in the silk shops and showrooms has gained momentum as Eid of Rajshahi people is interlinked with silk dress, reports BSS. Since time immemorial, the 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 tremendous demand in the Eid markets of the city, with the moneyed people rushing to the city silk showrooms every day. With attraction of eye-catching colour and design of the silk wears, large number of people irrespective of age and sex and 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 days and night. Silk factories in the BSCIC are also operating round the clock. According to the sources concerned, silk wears valued at around Taka 30-35 crore are likely to be sold during the current Eid season. Varieties of silk clothes namely bolaka karchupi, sui-suta katan, koti silk, joyashri, silk katan, water katan, jamdani katan, borkatan, dupiana, jhorna katan, shari, three piece, orna, panjabi-paijama, shirt, fatua and scarf are on display in every shop and showroom to attract the buyers. The buyers from the richer class are also selecting and purchasing their best choice whatever the 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 been 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 at Taka 3,500 to Taka 15,000. He said keeping in mind the choices of the customers, varieties of saris, punjabees, three-pieces and childrens dresses were assembled at the showrooms. Usha Silk has also brought new design panjabi with stripe art on silk which is being sold at Taka 1,900 to Taka 6,500 per piece. Nur Alam Bulbul, showroom in-charge of Usha Silk, said their saries are being sold at Taka 1150 to Taka 12,500 and the three-pieces priced at Taka 2,500 to Taka 5,500. 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.