Artist Village

Artist Village is a cultural complex located in Saputara, the hill station in Dang district, Gujarat. Developed to promote tribal art and crafts of the Dang region, it showcases Warli painting, bamboo work, pottery and other handicrafts. The village features artisan workshops, demonstration areas and shops where visitors can observe craftspeople at work and purchase handmade items. It serves as a centre for preserving and promoting local tribal heritage for tourists.

Visitors can expect a cluster of small workshops and huts set in a village-like layout where local tribal artisans create and display handicrafts. You can watch Warli painting, bamboo craft, pottery and other handmade items being made, interact with artisans, and browse shops selling souvenirs and decor items. The setting is open and informal, designed for walking between stalls and demonstration areas, with opportunities for photography and purchasing crafts directly from makers.

Artist Village was developed by Gujarat Tourism and local administration to preserve, promote and provide livelihood support for tribal arts and crafts of the Dang district, particularly Warli painting and bamboo crafts traditionally practiced by local communities.

The village showcases the cultural heritage of the Dang tribal communities, including Warli painting, bamboo work, pottery and other handicrafts. It functions as an interactive cultural centre where visitors can engage with artisans and understand traditional techniques and motifs passed down through generations.