Shilpgram Fair in Udaipur
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To enjoy the true colors of the tradition of the land, visitors from various parts of the world come to attend the festivals and events in Udaipur that have a distinct charm of its own. Though most of the fairs and the festivals have a deep rooted connection with the religious myths the Shilpgram Fair in Udaipur is dedicated for an entirely different cause. The colorful art festival of Shilpgram Fair in Udaipur that is celebrated during the winters upholds the rich and the varied talent of the locals of Udaipur.
The ‘Craftsmen Village' as the village of Shilpgram is commonly known is located 3 kilometers west of Fateh Sagar. The 10 days long Shilpgram Fair of Udaipur that highlights the exquisite works of art, craft and culture is the ideal place to get mesmerized with the ethnic art. As a major project undertaken by the government to take the art and the majestic creations of the local artists on a much larger platform, the Shilpgram Fair at Udaipur houses a number of art works that reflect the art of the states of Gujarat and Maharastra. Identified as one of the best trading venue where the local artists exhibit their work before the prospective buyers, the Shilpgram Fair in Udaipur is a welfare project where occurs a fine blending of the rural and the urban artists.
Enjoy the exquisite terracotta works, the red and the brown sand material statues, the wooden carvings and the art works of the children that are specially promoted. Set with a noble cause to create awareness in the younger generation there are special workshops on art, crafts, music for children. The open amphitheater that has a capacity to accommodate a total of 8,000 guests is one of the major attractions of the fair.
Shilpgram spanning over an area of 70 acres at the foothills of Aravallis comprises of 26 huts where the daily household items ranging from the terracotta and the wooden materials to agricultural goods are featured. Built with the great philosophy of ‘Unity in Diversity' all the huts are set around an interlocking occupational theme. Visit the Shilpgram Fair of Udaipur that speaks highly of the hidden artists who get a chance to show their expertise to the world.
