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Shilp-Gram |
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SITUATED 3 KMS WEST OF UDAIPUR NEAR the Havala Village is the Center"s Shilpgram
the rural arths and Crafts complex. Spread over an undulating terrain of 130 bighas
( 70 Acres) of land and Surrounded by the Aravallies |
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The Rural Arts and Craftys Complex is conceived as a living ethnographic muuseum
to depict the lifestyles of the folk tribal people of the West Zone. Within this
Complex.huts of the member geographical and ethnic groups residing within the West
Zone of pethaIndia comprising of five Federal Srares. In this Integrated pattern
5 huts from Rajasthan, represeting
Weaver's community form Marwar. |
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There are 2 huts named after the two sand bound villages of rama and from the desert
region of western Rajasthan. Form the hilly region of Mewar, is a potter's hut from
the village dhol,70 Kms West of Udaipur . Two huts represent the tribal parmer communities
of the bhil and sehariyas of southern regions Rajasthan.
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There are 7 representative huts from the state of Gujarat. A cluster of six huts
from banni araa and one from Bhujodi havwe been selected from the arid wastelands
of kutch. the banni clister consists of two huts each of the Rebari, Harijan and
Muslim communities famous for their weaving, embroidery, bead & lambdia village
near poshina ih North Gujarat is represented with a potter's hut. Adjoining to the
Lambdia potter's workshop at the shilpgram is the weaver's hut from vasedi village
in chota udaipur area in western Gujarat. Two huts represent the Dang and Rathwa
tribal farmer communities of southern Gujarat. in addition to there, there is an
ornately wooden house form pethapur near Gandhi nagar. |
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Literally meaning a "Craftsmen's village" is a living ethnographic museum deicting
the enormous diversities in craft, art & culture between various Indian states
but the exquisite terracotta work mainly in dark red nad dark brown san d material
along with the wooder carving are the forte of this enthie village.
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Special Attractions Includes |
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Craft Stalls, Camel & Horse Rides & Swings for Children. |
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The Terra Cotta Museum, Ethnographic Museum |
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The Kothi Museum and Sculpture Park |
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Daily Cultural Performances |
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Timings: 11.00 hrs - 19.00 hrs(all days) |
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Entry Fee : Foreigners Rs. 25/-, Adult Rs. 15/-, Child Rs. 7/-
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