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Shilpgram (craftsmen village) in udaipur
Visit timing Shilpgram Udaipur :Morning 08:00am to 06:00Pm Admission : Indian Adult-INR 15,child-INR 7 ;Foreigner INR 25
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.
Shilpgram in udaipur, Rajasthan is a rural village , located 3 km west of Udaipur .Literally meaning a "Craftsmen's Village" is a living ethnographic museum depicting the enormous diversities in craft, art & culture between various Indian states, but the exquisite terracotta work mainly in dark red and dark brown sand material along with the wooden carvings are the forte of this ethnic village
.One of the important objectives of Shilpgram is in the sphere of increasing awareness and knowledge of rural life and crafts, specifically, for the younger generation. Special emphasis is laid on workshops for children on arts, crafts, theatre and music .Shilpdarshan is a continuing activity at Shilpgram udaipur in which traditional performing artists and craftsmen are used to draw from the interior villages of the member states. They are regularly invited to exhibit their skill and to demonstrate their crafts, and sell their masterpieces in order to have direct access to the buyers. This programme has encouraged the rural craftsmen and performers in a big way
From the displayed items can be learnt much about the diversity of designs produced by the rural craftsmen of these four states .The Shilpgram village is set in charming ,rural surroundings ,giving feeling that it has evolved naturally . Shilpgram in udaipur comprises 26 huts set in 70 acres of natural surroundings at the foot of the Aravali Hills.Shilpgram Udaipur is open to the visitors throughout the year ,it is always alive with some or the other

cultural activities, and a huge ten day shilpgram fair ( Shilpgram Utsav) takes place annually and the dates of Shilpgram fair are around new year drawing huge crowds.Performances of dance ,drama and music ,as well as food and beverages from different part of country.Craftsmen display their skills and there are stalls selling a fascinating variety of craft work from all over the country .All these combine to provide one of the largest and most exciting fairs in India.
Shilpgram Crafts Fair is organized to promote art and craft of Rajasthan. Since, Rajasthan has always been famous for its handicrafts and artwork; this fair is a perfect destination to try out the hand woven clothes, embroideries, mirror works and handicrafts. The hand woven clothes and camel leather items grab the major attention of visitors in this fair.While you would shop and explore handicrafts, various musicians and dancers will entertain you with their respective arts. Shilpgram Crafts Mela is certainly a sincere effort to give recognition to the local arts of remote villages of Rajasthan. Your visit to this fair would definitely allure you towards the ethnic rural arts and crafts.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.
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