Shop For Handicrafts, Home Decor, Handlooms & More At Indian Artisan Bazaar

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Indian Artisan Bazaar

What's Happening?

Handicrafts in India are as rich and varied as our culture itself. Each region has its own niche art. And here’s your chance to experience it all under one roof with India Artisan Bazaar. 

Art and culture lovers and shopaholics in the city, you’re in for a treat as this edition gears up more than 110 shopping stalls, live performances and more. A 10-day fair, starting April 22 to May 1, the event promotes regional work of artists from all over the country. Find an array of decorative items like colorful vases, ceramic pots, Madhubani paintings made with natural ingredients, handcrafted jewellery boxes and wooden furniture. Pick up gifts like indie jewellery, painting, hand painted bedsheets, kanjeevaram and tussar silk sarees, coffee mugs, tote bags and much more. Besides providing the much needed retail therapy, they’ve also got a bunch of performances lined up to pep up your experience. Starting with a live magic show on April 23, followed by a live LED show on April 24 and puppet shows (Narakasura Vadhe and Ramayana Editions) happening on April 30 and May 1 respectively. 

How’s the venue?

Spread over an area of almost 100 acres by the seashore, the Kalakshetra Foundation in Thiruvanmiyur is the art and cultural hub of the city. Besides having a space to host exhibitions and events, they also have a school where you can study dance, music and visual arts. Read more about it here

Price

Entry is absolutely FREE