Shilpgram Crafts Village in Udaipur

Shilpgram Crafts Village in Udaipur

The city of Udaipur is famous for its calm surrounds, pictorial lakes and shimmering palaces. Udaipur is located in the western state of Rajasthan in India. The city is also called ‘Venice of East' because of its beautiful lakes. Udaipur is also known for its stylish paintings and delicate handicrafts.

People who have a flair for shopping will find Udaipur an ideal place. If you are confused Where to Shop in Udaipur then you must visit the Shilpgram Crafts Village in Udaipur at least once. This place is a paradise for Indian especially Rajasthani art and crafts lovers. The Govt. of India has set up the West Zone Cultural Centre to promote all kind of art forms in the western states of India such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and union territories of Daman, Diu & Dadra Nagar Haveli. Shilpgram Crafts Village in Udaipur is an initiative of this institution.

Shilpgram - the Rural Arts and Crafts Complex is located to the west of Udaipur and close to Havala village in Rajasthan. The complex is developed over an area of 70 Acres. The sole purpose behind developing this craft village was to promote rural art and handicrafts and to encourage the rural and tribal craftsmen.

The Shilpgram Crafts Village in Udaipur has two Museums where simple things of daily use that depict the art and culture of rural and tribal life, are on exhibition. Besides, craftsmen are invited occasionally to demonstrate their works in front of the visitors at the Shilpgram. Here modern-day urban style of art mingled with traditional rural style produces unique works of ceramics, pottery, and visual art which are placed for exhibition and sale at the time of Shilpgram Festival. Shilpgram Festival is well-known as ‘Crafts Bazaar' and begins in the middle of December every year.

Another event in Shilpgram Crafts Village is ‘Shilpdarshan' in which performers, artists and craftsmen from the associate states of West Zone Cultural Centre are brought together to show their expertise and to sell their works of arts directly. This initiative has inspired the folk artists to keep their dying art forms alive.

A vital attraction of Shilpgram Crafts Village in Udaipur is an open air Amphitheatre which can accommodate almost 8000 spectators. Traditional folk songs, dances and dramas are performed in this amphitheatre. The intention is to rouse interest about rural and tribal performing arts in tourists and local residents as well.

There are also a few huts some of which represents the weaver community in Marwar. Two of them represent the tribal society of the Bhil and the Sehariyas of southern Rajasthan. Another 7 huts which are from Gujrat representing different tribes and communities of Gujrat and their culture.

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