Handicrafts News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Surajkund International Crafts Mela begins with MP and Odisha named as theme states
Bhopal, Feb 7: The much-awaited Surajkund International Crafts Mela commenced in Haryana on Friday, with Madhya Pradesh and Odisha sharing the prestigious title of theme states for the first time in the event's history.
'Platform to showcase artistic talents': Tripura CM inaugurates Purvottar Adi Bazar
Sepahijala, January 21: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha recently inaugurated the Purvottar Adi Bazar at Purbasa Urban Hut Complex, Jail Road, Agartala, where he said that the Bazar will play an important role in the development of handicrafts in the North Eastern region.
Desist from selling machine-made items: J&K Handicrafts Dept to showroom owners
Srinagar, Jan 20: J&K Handicrafts and Handloom Department on Monday warned showroom owners dealing with hand-made craft products to desist from selling machine-made items in the garb of genuine handmade products, failing which strict action under the ambit of Tourist Trade and Quality Control Acts shall be initiated.
Maha Kumbh: Carpets from Kushinagar, glass toys from Firozabad major attractions at ODOP Exhibition
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 19: The Maha Kumbh 2025 is proving to be a golden opportunity for artisans from across the country. This grand event, held at the confluence in Prayagraj, features an impressive exhibition of 'One District, One Product' (ODOP) spread over 6000 square meters.
ODOP products exhibited at Mahakumbh providing market to artisans
Prayagraj, January 19: The Mahakumbh is proving to be a golden opportunity for artisans from across the country.
Odisha woman leads Sabai grass handicrafts initiative, empowers hundreds
Mayurbhanj, January 18: In a remarkable display of rural entrepreneurship and women's empowerment, Sumitra Barik from Salasahi village in Mayurbhanj district is transforming lives through handicrafts made from Sabai grass.
UP Governor lauds work of artisans, urges people to support local handicrafts
By Rucha Pramanick, New Delhi, January 13: Anandiben Patel, Uttar Pradesh Governor, appreciated the efforts of the National Council for Handloom and Handicraft Development for supporting and training the artisans during the Covid times, which boosted their confidence to regain their source of livelihood.
Shilp Sangam at Maha Kumbh: Artisans across India gather at National Gandhi Crafts Market
Prayagraj, January 12: The National Gandhi Crafts Market has become a major attraction at the Maha Kumbh 2025, with artisans from across the country exhibiting their diverse handmade products.
UP CM Yogi inaugurates Khadi Mahotsav 2025 in Lucknow
Lucknow, January 11: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inaugurated the 'Khadi Mahotsav 2025' at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow.