Handicrafts News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Delhi: US Vice President JD Vance visits Central Cottage Industries Emporium along with family
New Delhi, April 21: United States Vice President JD Vance, currently on a four-day visit to India, visited the Central Cottage Industries Emporium in New Delhi on Monday along with his family.
J-K: CM Omar Abdullah and Kiren Rijiju launch 'Lok Sanvardhan Parv' in Srinagar
Srinagar, April 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, alongside Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the Lok Sanvardhan Parv in Srinagar.
PM Modi gifts Brass Dokra Peacock themed boat to Thai PM, silver-gold cufflinks to spouse of Thai PM
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented exquisite gifts showcasing the grandeur of Indian handicrafts to the Thai Prime Minister and her spouse during his visit to Bangkok.
Eight more Kashmiri crafts get GI tag
Srinagar, April 4: In a landmark achievement for the craftsmanship of Kashmiri artisans, 8 more traditional products have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) certificates by GI Registry, Chennai, based on their sources of origin.
Growing demand for Uttarakhand's handmade products promoting cultural heritage: CM Dhami
Dehradun, March 20: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday highlighted the growing global demand for the state's handmade products and said this increased demand is not only promoting cultural heritage but also giving local artisans a new identity.
Role of younger generation important in promoting cultural heritage: Smriti Irani
Jaipur, March 6: Former Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, said on Thursday that the role of the younger generation is important in promoting cultural heritage.
Odisha: Subhadra Shakti Mela concludes with over Rs 5 crore business
Bhubaneswar, March 3: The nine-day-long Subhadra Shakti Mela successfully concluded on Sunday at Janta Maidan, Bhubaneswar, achieving a milestone with business transactions exceeding rupees five crore and a footfall of over eight lakh visitors.
Gandhi Shilp Bazaar inaugurated in Shillong
Shillong, February 27: The Gandhi Shilp Bazaar was officially inaugurated at the State Central Library in Shillong, on February 26. The 10-day exhibition, organised by the Meghalaya Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (MHHDC Ltd) and sponsored by the Office of the DC (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is scheduled from February 26 to March 7, 2025.
Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025: Day 2 sees record visitors, thrilling performances and robust sales for SHG entrepreneurs
Bhubaneswar, February 24: The Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, continued its successful journey on Day 2, drawing a massive crowd. Following the grand inauguration, the second day featured vibrant cultural performances, bustling stalls, and impressive sales for Self-Help Group (SHG) entrepreneurs.
Jammu: Rural women from 19 states showcase their skills in 'Saras Livelihood Fair'
Jammu, Feb 21: A ten-day Saras Livelihood Fair, organised at the city's art centre by the Rural Development Department saw wide array of handicrafts and other products made by the women entrepreneurs, particularly from the rural belts of the country.
Giriraj Singh inaugurates Greater Noida leg of Bharat Tex 2025
Greater Noida, February 12: Union Minister of Textiles on Wednesday inaugurated garment technology, dyes and chemicals, handicraft events at the India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida.
Andhra Pradesh artists captivate visitors attention at Surajkund Mela
Faridabad, Feb 12: At the renowned Surajkund Mela in Haryana's Faridabad, a group of artists from Andhra Pradesh has become the talk of the town, drawing crowds with their mesmerising leather art. These talented artisans craft intricate paintings on leather, with pieces ranging in price from Rs 600 to Rs 2 lakh, showcasing an age-old tradition that has earned them numerous National Awards.
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.