Location :
Pragati Maidan, Bhairon Road, New Delhi
Built In
: 1956
Attractions : Tribal And Rural Crafts
Timing
: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm
The Crafts Museum at Pragati Maidan has galleries
displaying India's rich tradition of handicrafts.
An added attraction is the presence of craftsperson's,
who are brought here from different parts of the
country to demonstrate their skills.
The museum boasts of having the most rare and
exquisite pieces of art and craft, selectively
collected from all over the country. |
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Home Of Indian Handicrafts The Crafts Museum
kicked off in 1956, as a project to showcase the works
of indigenous artisans in one place. By the early 1980's,
over 20,000 objects had been collected. The museum is
distinct for its architectural display of various villages.
Authentically constructed mud huts are beautifully decorated
with folk art and exhibits include woodcarvings, paintings,
paper-mache, embroidery and a full-sized wooden haveli
from Gujarat.
The complex also houses the Crafts Museum Shop. The
first gallery on display is the Tribal and Rural Craft
Gallery, followed by the Gallery of Courtly Crafts,
Textile Gallery, Gallery of Popular Culture, and others.
There is also a reference section with about 15,000
objects, for the benefit of scholars, designers and
craftsperson's.
Live demonstrations by the artisans offer close glimpses
of the folk arts of India. Tourists can buy ritual objects,
ornaments, rugs, shawls and books from the craftsmen
as well as from the museum.
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