Surajkund Crafts Mela, Delhi

Ever since 1981, an annual fair is held on the Surajkund grounds, about 8 km from South Delhi. This fair, also known as the Surajkund Crafts Mela, showcases the rich and colorful handicrafts and hand woven fabrics of Haryana state. The artisans and weavers of the state come down to these grounds and set up stalls to display their products, every year. The natives and tourists of Delhi visit the Surajkund Crafts Mela and indulge themselves in the colorful and vibrant crafts and handlooms of the state.

Due to the wide media attention and the international success the Mela has gained, artisans from across the country now head here and put up their wares. The Surajkund Crafts Mela has now adopted a national character and each year the handicrafts of one particular state form the highlight of the fair.

At the Surajkund Crafts Mela, Delhi painters display vivid paintings on various bases such as canvass, cloth, stone and wooden carvings, cane furniture and wall hangings. Traditional motifs lend themes to these paintings. Pots and urns, cane furniture and wall hangings galore, the fair is the ideal place to pick up souvenirs and trinkets for your friends and relatives. A number of food stalls are also set up. So dig into the authentic cuisine of every state in Indian. Colorful cultural renditions and song- dance programs keep the shoppers entertained.

The Surajkund Crafts Mela is held from February 1st to the February 15th every year and special busses are commissioned from Delhi to take visitors to the grounds every year. Thatched huts are set up and the settings attract a lot of global interest due to the high stress on the cultural aspect of India showcased here. Each year the number of stalls is growing and a number of items such as paper mache crafts, lac and glass works and traditional leather products are joining the products sold here.