4/25/2015

These7RemoteIndianVillagesAreCreatingSomeOfTheWorld'sMostExquisiteHandicrafts|HolidayIQBlog

These 7 Remote Indian Villages Are Creating

Some Of The World's Most Exquisite Handicrafts

Raghurajpur is famous for its Pattachitra painters and handicrafts.

1. Kanchipuram

http://www.holidayiq.com/blog/these7remoteindianvillagesarecreatingsomeworldsmostexquisitehandicrafts619.html?channel=social_fb

1/10

4/25/2015

These7RemoteIndianVillagesAreCreatingSomeOfTheWorld'sMostExquisiteHandicrafts|HolidayIQBlog

source:wordpress.com

HolidayIQ Traveller Thulaseedharan says, Visit the beautiful temple village of Kanchipuram. The
major attraction of Kanchipuram is the kanchipuram pattu saree. The artisians make sarees in
their local machines. Beautifully made, the saris are low priced! You can purchase saris and other
handicrafts items from the village artisans in one third of the price that it is actually sold in the
market.

How To Reach Kanchipuram | Where To Stay In Kanchipuram

289 Ratings | 204 Reviews | 29 Sightseeing | 61 Photos

2. Sualkuchi, Assam

http://www.holidayiq.com/blog/these7remoteindianvillagesarecreatingsomeworldsmostexquisitehandicrafts619.html?channel=social_fb

2/10

4/25/2015

These7RemoteIndianVillagesAreCreatingSomeOfTheWorld'sMostExquisiteHandicrafts|HolidayIQBlog

source:guwahatitravelguide.co.in

Take a look at the production of silk and Assams specialty, Muga, which is a golden variety of
silk, that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. It is located about 24 km from the town of
Guwahati and is particularly famous for this Muga silk.

How To Reach Dispur | Where To Stay In Dispur

25 Ratings | 14 Sightseeing

3. Changthang Region, Ladakh

http://www.holidayiq.com/blog/these7remoteindianvillagesarecreatingsomeworldsmostexquisitehandicrafts619.html?channel=social_fb

3/10

4/25/2015

These7RemoteIndianVillagesAreCreatingSomeOfTheWorld'sMostExquisiteHandicrafts|HolidayIQBlog

source: demotix.com

HolidayIQ Traveller Amarprit says, Buy pashmina,yak shawls or stoles and Kashmiri carpets.
The Changthang region is located in Ladakh in the State ofJammu & Kashmir. There is asmall
community of people known as the Changpa tribe who are traditional producers of the world
famous pashmina wool.

How To Reach Kashmir | Where To Stay In Kashmir

640 Ratings | 476 Reviews | 26 Sightseeing | 744 Photos

4. Pilkhuwa in Ghaziabad

http://www.holidayiq.com/blog/these7remoteindianvillagesarecreatingsomeworldsmostexquisitehandicrafts619.html?channel=social_fb

4/10

4/25/2015

These7RemoteIndianVillagesAreCreatingSomeOfTheWorld'sMostExquisiteHandicrafts|HolidayIQBlog

source:topyaps.com

This small town is famous for textiles, especially bedsheets. Plenty of other crafts are carried out
there as well, such as wooden block carving, bamboo craft, paper mache, wood inlay, and needle
work.

How To Reach Ghaziabad | Where To Stay In Ghaziabad

621 Ratings | 351 Reviews | 12 Sightseeing | 1 Photos

5. Raghurajpur Near Puriur

http://www.holidayiq.com/blog/these7remoteindianvillagesarecreatingsomeworldsmostexquisitehandicrafts619.html?channel=social_fb

5/10

4/25/2015

These7RemoteIndianVillagesAreCreatingSomeOfTheWorld'sMostExquisiteHandicrafts|HolidayIQBlog

source:sephi.com

HolidayIQ Traveller Jaydeep Chakraborty says, Travellers with interest in art & culture must
visit Raghurajpur an art & craft artists' village. It is located approximately 12 km from Puri.
Spend at least 2 hours at Raghurajpur. Be careful about the price of the products. Try visiting
Pipili too 35 km from Puri.

Where To Stay Orissa

140 Ratings | 57 Reviews | 1228 Photos

6. Bhuj

http://www.holidayiq.com/blog/these7remoteindianvillagesarecreatingsomeworldsmostexquisitehandicrafts619.html?channel=social_fb

6/10

4/25/2015

These7RemoteIndianVillagesAreCreatingSomeOfTheWorld'sMostExquisiteHandicrafts|HolidayIQBlog

source: hunt.in

HolidayIQ Traveller Sarmistha Sen says, The seat of Indian handicrafts and textiles, prints and
wonderful, charming, friendly people add to the charm of the place. Visit the villages around for
wonderful handicrafts and textiles. Adds HolidayIQ Traveller Mihir, The whole of Kutch is a
very good shopping destination for handicraft lovers. Take side trips to Bhujodi (a village of
weavers, seven kilometers from Bhuj) and Ajrakhpur (a village of block printers, 15 kilometers
from Bhuj) to meet artisans, see demonstrations, and buy handicrafts.

How To Reach Bhuj | Where To Stay In Bhuj

304 Ratings | 229 Reviews | 37 Sightseeing | 124 Photos

7. Shilpgram Near Udaipur

source:snehbhavsar.com

The best time toi visit is duringthe Shilpgram Mela held in December. Situated 3 kmwest of
Udaipur near the Havala village is the Centre's Shilpgram - the Rural Arts and Crafts Complex.
http://www.holidayiq.com/blog/these7remoteindianvillagesarecreatingsomeworldsmostexquisitehandicrafts619.html?channel=social_fb

7/10

4/25/2015

These7RemoteIndianVillagesAreCreatingSomeOfTheWorld'sMostExquisiteHandicrafts|HolidayIQBlog

There are 26 traditional village houses from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra, some with
glittering mirrored interiorsand craft exhibits.

How To Reach Udaipur | Where To Stay In Udaipur

8955 Ratings | 5178 Reviews | 212 Sightseeing | 597 Photos

The views above are collated from opinions expressed by travellers on www.holidayiq.com.
Create a list for us and get featured in our newsletter! Write in toeditor@holidayiq.com
holiday ideas

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

Email

Addacomment...
AlsopostonFacebook

PostingasJeetendraPadmashali

Comment

SauravKumarChanda TopCommenterIGNOU
Admin,ThereisnoDestinationorPlaceinthenameofPuriur.Raghurajpur
HeritageVillageislocatednearPuriCityinOdishaState.Kindlycorrectthe
Spelling.
ReplyLike

2 FollowPostFebruary24at1:52pm

ChandanKumarGroupAccountManageratArmsCommunicationsPvt.Ltd.
YoushouldhaveaddedMadhubani,adistrictofBiharforitsMadhubaniPaintingas
well.
ReplyLike

2 FollowPostFebruary24at11:37am

NehaAgarwal

FollowTechinalEngineeratMphasis

Indianartissoincredible.NocountrycanmatchtheartIndianartisanmake.Every
Indiastatehasitsownstyle,traditionanduniqueness.http://www.oyeart.comis
dedicatedtoallthosepeoplearoundit.LetspromotemakeinIndiaconceptworld
wide..
ReplyLikeFollowPostFebruary27at4:13pm
Facebooksocialplugin

Recent blog posts

10 Places In India That Will Definitely Scare You To Death!
India's Stunning And 'Monumental' History Depicted In Just 7 Images
Top 10 Destinations In India For Those Who Are Young At Heart!
http://www.holidayiq.com/blog/these7remoteindianvillagesarecreatingsomeworldsmostexquisitehandicrafts619.html?channel=social_fb

8/10

4/25/2015

These7RemoteIndianVillagesAreCreatingSomeOfTheWorld'sMostExquisiteHandicrafts|HolidayIQBlog

10 Railway Stations That Have Nailed Street Food And How!

7 Reasons Why The HolidayIQ App Is The Best Gift To The Travelling Kind!
More

Most Popular
11 Mouth-Watering Snacks Every Indian Craves For On A Rainy Day
Wed, Apr 15 2015

Travellers Swear These 9 Chilled Foodie Treats Will Help You Get Through Summer
Fri, Apr 10 2015

7 Extraordinary Hideouts Near Your City Waiting To Be Explored This Summer

Fri, Apr 10 2015

The 10 Things You Should Do, If You Have Just 24 Hours In Delhi
Fri, Apr 10 2015

8 Cities That Prove Why Mornings In India Are The Most Beautiful
Thu, Apr 9 2015

More posts

Connect with us

http://www.holidayiq.com/blog/these7remoteindianvillagesarecreatingsomeworldsmostexquisitehandicrafts619.html?channel=social_fb

9/10

4/25/2015

These7RemoteIndianVillagesAreCreatingSomeOfTheWorld'sMostExquisiteHandicrafts|HolidayIQBlog

http://www.holidayiq.com/blog/these7remoteindianvillagesarecreatingsomeworldsmostexquisitehandicrafts619.html?channel=social_fb

10/10