Shilpgram Crafts Mela

Place
Udaipur, Rajasthan

Time
December

Significance
Crafts Mela

Rajasthan is not only popular for its sprawling forts and palaces but it is equally famous for its rich culture and heritage which is reflected in the many monuments and palaces that sprawls the state. The culture and tradition is quite apparent in the various historic monuments and architectures of Rajasthan which are known for their touch of aestheticism. Rajasthan is equally famous for the variety of the hand made goods and items that form one of the hallmarks of this magnificent place. Among the Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan, Shilpgram Crafts Mela, Udaipur occupies a significant place.

This is basically a handicraft fair in which different types of hand woven clothes, embroideries, mirror works, handicrafts are showcased.. This fair takes place in the western part of Udaipur in Rajasthan. The central idea behind organizing this fair is to enhance the production and to uplift the small scale cottage industries of Rajasthan. The handicrafts and tourism are the building blocks on which the economy of Rajasthan stands and hence they are given an extra impetus by the government of Rajasthan.

Shilpgram Crafts Mela of Udaipur offers an opportunity to the local people to come forward and display their talent and they rightly do so as many tourists from the national as well as international come to witness the painstakingly and intricately done handiworks of the people. There are many items that are displayed during the Shilpgram Crafts Mela, Udaipur the most notable ones among them being the hand woven clothes and the leather items. These items are a hot favorite amongst the foreigners who marvel at the handiwork of the craftsmen. The tourists get an opportunity to witness the procedure of making of leather goods and cloth weaving in the Shilpgram Crafts Mela of Udaipur. This fair is also an attempt to portray the condition of weavers in Rajasthan and also a platform for them to display their handicraft work. In some stalls discounts are also available.

In order to witness this fair just plan your tour to Rajasthan in the month of November and December and this is the best time to travel to Udaipur since a lot of tourists flock to this lovely place. The tourists will also get an opportunity to purchase these handicrafts and take them back as the sweet memories of their vacations in Rajasthan.


Rajasthan Fairs / Festivals Calendar 2008 ::

Shilpgram Crafts Mela

Rajasthan Fairs / Festivals Calendar 2008 ::