India, Sept. 7 -- The much-awaited Cotton & Silk Expo has returned to Kisan Bhawan in Chandigarh's Sector 35, offering visitors a wide range of traditional cotton and silk wear from across India. The exhibition is on till September 10, with discounts of up to 50% on select silk sarees and suits. Weavers from Banaras, West Bengal, Bangalore, Jaipur, Bhagalpur and Assam have brought with them an exquisite showcase of India's textile heritage. The collection includes Khinkhwab, Jamawar, Assam Silk, Banarasi Silk, Katan, and Tanchoi, along with printed fabrics, embroideries, hand-painted textiles, Ikkat weaves, and handloom creations. Stalls from Bangalore, a hub of silk production, remain crowd favourites with their range of pure silk, while Banarasi sarees and suits continue to attract buyers. The exhibition also features Lucknowi chikan work, bridal fabrics, ready-made suits, kids' ethnic wear, and exclusive dupattas. Besides fabrics, the exhibition showcases ready-to-wear ladies kurtis, salwar kameez, Rajasthani dress material, Chanderi, Bhagalpur silk from Bihar, and Gujarati handloom products as well. Adding to the variety are stalls showcasing jewellery - including American diamond pieces and designer collections tailored to the Chandigarh market - as well as home decor items such as Jaipuri bedcovers, dohar, table linen and more. With its diverse offerings, the Cotton & Silk Expo has become a popular destination not just for individual shoppers but also boutique owners seeking unique fabrics and designs. htc...