Indian Crafts Exhibited in Fiji
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An interesting exhibition of Indian photographs and arts and crafts —the first of its kind in Fiji — was held by the Commissioner for the Government of India (Mr. D. D. Bhatia) in his office in Suva between July 22 and 27. The exhibition was opened by Lady Hyne, wife of Sir Ragnar Hyne, Chief Justice of Fiji.
The exhibits included a large number of photographs of Indian architecture and sculpture and of works under India's develop-
ment plans; books on Indian art; painti[?] (medieval and modern); wood carvings; si[?] filigree work; brass-ware; and a handso[?] collection of samples of silk saris and broc[?] and other handloom fabrics.
The silks and brocades were attractively played and drew a large number of visitors[?] the exhibition. The Governor of Fiji, Ronald Garvey, and Lady Garvey, visited exhibition with their son and daughter. [?] are shown here, centre, examining a sari.