From the archive record
The lively atmosphere of Hunar Haat, a cultural fair in New Delhi, India, showcases traditional Indian handicrafts and artisan products. The sequence begins with a white marble sculpture of a cow and its nursing calf, a traditional motif symbolising care and prosperity in Indian art, alongside ornamental white marble tiered fountains. Nearby, a colourful display of hand-painted Khurja pottery and ceramic ware is arranged on the ground. The camera then follows the fair's broad red-carpeted central walkway, lined with white exhibition tents housing stalls selling traditional textiles, garments, wooden handicrafts, decorative items, home décor, and artisan crafts, as visitors browse the vibrant marketplace.