Shilparamam is an arts and crafts village located near Hitech City, in Hyderabad. It is spread over 50 acres of land and is surrounded by wild vegetation and unique rock formations. The village was conceived with an idea to create an environment for the preservation of traditional crafts.
A major attraction at Shilparamam is the amphitheater where rural and urban artistes meet and interact through workshops, seminars and festivals. Artists from all over the country come here to perform.
Every season ushers in celebrations galore in Shilparamam. Festivals are celebrated in the most traditional. SOme of the festivals celebrated at Shilparamam are:
The International Kite Festival
Navarathri
South India Festival
Sankranthi Sandadi
Ugadi
Annual Crafts Festival
Janmashtami
These festivals help in establishing direct contact between the artisans and the buyers.
The end of the festive season does not mean that the artisans have gone back to their villages. You will find them busy at work in their individual huts. You can enroll as a student to learn the various arts and crafts taught here by these artisans.
Address:
Shilparamam Crafts Village
Near Hi-Tech City
Madhapur
Hyderabad - 500019
Phone: 23100455
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