Shilpgram

Shilpgram is an open-air crafts village located near the Eastern Gate of the Taj Mahal in Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Developed by Uttar Pradesh Tourism, it showcases traditional handicrafts, handlooms and cultural heritage of the Braj region and other parts of India. The complex features artisan workshops, emporiums, food stalls and a performance area, serving as a cultural hub for visitors to the Taj Mahal and promoting local artisans and crafts.

Visitors can expect an open-air complex with clusters of artisan huts and shops displaying handicrafts, textiles, pottery, marble inlay work, leather goods and souvenirs made by local craftspeople. The site includes an open-air theatre for folk music and dance performances, food stalls serving regional cuisine, and landscaped open areas. It is designed as a pedestrian-friendly cultural bazaar near the Taj Mahal where visitors can watch artisans at work, shop and attend cultural programs.

Shilpgram was developed by Uttar Pradesh Tourism as a dedicated crafts village near the Taj Mahal to provide a permanent marketing platform for artisans and to preserve traditional crafts of the Braj region and Uttar Pradesh.

The village showcases traditional handicrafts, handlooms, pottery, marble inlay work and folk arts of Uttar Pradesh and other Indian states, supporting artisan livelihoods and offering visitors cultural performances and authentic craft experiences.