Shilp Gram Travel Map

Shilp Gram is located at a distance of 3 km from Udaipur, at the foothills of Aravalli Hills. Often referred to as the Handicrafts Village, it encloses twenty-six huts constructed in the traditional architectural style.Many theatre festivals from different states of the country are hosted by a large amphitheatre located in this village. The Rural Arts and Crafts Complex, as it is also called, spread over an area of 70 acres, displays the craft, art and cultural heritage of different Indian states, including those of the aborigines.Conceived as a living ethnographic museum, it depicts the lifestyle of the folk and tribal people of the West Zone. Huts of the member states are constructed by incorporating traditional architectural features of different geographical and ethnic groups residing within the West Zone of India. With its display of arts, crafts, theatre and music, the museum generates awareness and knowledge of rural life and crafts.A continuing activity, Shilpdarshan invites artists and craftsmen to exhibit their skill and demonstrate their crafts. As a part of this activity, these artists and craftsmen also sell their handiwork directly to the buyers.Traditional huts of the complex contain household articles of everyday use, including terracotta, textile, wooden, metal and decorative objects. Five of the huts represent the weavers community from Mewar.