The annual UV Community Internal Flea Market provides a platform to the residents who dare to dream and want that one step to make it true. Home-made products ranging from juices, regional snacks, baking, handcrafting to products sourced exclusively for the upcoming festivals - all under one roof! Well, the rain gods were showering their blessings - so practically the stalls were in the parking, literally under the roof!
Participating again this year, band of beads had a range of home-made products for sale - tops for boys and girls, skirts for girls and ladies, finger puppets, bead jewelry and accessories. It was a delight setting up the stall, as always!
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| setting up |
Buzzing sounds soon filled the parking! Appreciation of fine details by the residents surprised me. A guest admired the stall signs with great interest - right from the banner to the information boards - recognizing the fact that EVERYTHING was handmade! Kids of all ages stopped by and some were humming a tune while observing the puppets, accessories and jewelry - could see them in the wonderland!
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| In the wonderland! |
Music to the ears as well...
"My daughter loves skirts and tops. Not finding it anywhere!"
"Those tops are for boys?? Aww..."
"Do you make all this AT HOME???"
"How much time do you take to make this? My daughter likes doing art as well!"
"These fabrics feel different!"
"Could I give a custom order for twinning my kids' apparel?" - A wonderful question this time - affirming the fact that the stall was exclusively for handmade lovers. Each product created from a limited fabric, has exclusive sizes and designs. A bit unlike what you find in apparel stores. Twinning is also exclusive and order-based - your look cannot be copied! Additionally, you become a part of the handmade process - an organic experience involving most of the senses!
band of beads would like to thank all the moms, dads and kids for stopping by and taking home a part of the handmade creations. A special mention of fellow resident organizers for the thoughtful arrangements. An evening celebrating home made with the family and community!
