The Makers’ Market, organized by Zatara Pvt. Ltd and NE Buzz undoubtedly turned out to be a crucial juncture for both the local entrepreneurs and consumers looking for indigenous products.
With more than 50 local entrepreneurs setting up their stalls at the venue, the market had a collection of varieties of products including jewellery, furniture, a wide array of baked items, chocolates and desserts, jute products, paintings, wood carvings, photography frames and a host of apparels and clothes.
In an interaction, Pito Kiba, a baker by profession who has been full time into the business said, the market was a great opportunity for people like himself who builds business through his namesake brand.
He said, “Through this kind of programmes, people come to know me and my products and therefore this is the right kind of platform for me”. Adding that the response from the buyers was good, he said half of his customers were people he had known from before and half were new one he had made acquaintances through the event.
Another exemplary entrepreneur, Kusuta Venuh, who runs the Muffets, food on wheels was seen busy attending to his customers. Kusuta’s mobile food van makes stoppages at strategic locations like DC court junctions, Super Market area etc on customers’ demands.
A renowned fashion designer, Theja Sekhose was seen busy selling his jewellery products with his business partner Gutouch.
Theja said, the market was a very important and good platform and the organizers provided the exact need of the entrepreneurs.
“This is a very good platform for both upcoming and established entrepreneurs and we are very thankful to the organizers”, he said.
He added that the customers buying their products really encouraged them to come up with more designs and products and that the event was really pushing the local entrepreneurs into the 21st century market.
Grace and Care Foundation, a totally different group of entrepreneurs were also present at the market selling a whole range of kitchen uses and food items.
They were slightly different because every penny they make from their sales was to be used for charity works which deals with widows and orphans. They were a group of young women set to make a difference by bringing smiles to those in need.
The customers at the market were seen busy hovering from one shop to the other.
And the busy shopping day ended with a acoustic musical night from some of the most renowned Naga artistes.
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