Shilpgram is a rural arts and crafts village complex, located 3 km west
of Udaipur city, near the Havalla village at the foot of Aravali hills
was inaugurated by Rajiv Gandhi in 1989. Sprawl over a vast area of 70
acres of land, Shilpgram is considered as a living ethnographic museum
depicting the life styles of folk and tribals of the west zone of India.
This craftsmen village comprise around 26 huts constructed in an occupational
theme from the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
and Goa.
The major objective of Shilpgram is to increase awareness and knowledge
of rural life and crafts specially among the younger generation. Shilpgram
provide an opportunity to rural and urban artists to come together and
interact through the process of camps and workshops. Some of the major
attractions of Shilpgram includes Craft Stalls, Terra Cotta Museum, Kothi
Museum and Sculpture Park where household items of daily uses are exhibited
giving information about the lifestyles of the rural.
For entrainment purpose at Shilpgram, camel rides, horse rides and swings
are available. A large amphitheatre at Shilpgram with a seating capacity
of an average of 8,000 hosts many theatre festivals from different states
of the country. Shilpgram hosts an annual crafts fair which is one of
the biggest in India where people from different states of the country
are participated.
Shilpgram is open on all days.
Timings: 11.00 hrs – 19.00 hrs
Entry Fee: Foreigners Rs. 25/-, Adult Rs. 15/-, Child Rs. 7/-
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