8 places to discover
Durgi Stone Carving Village is a traditional artisan village located in Durgi Mandal of Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh. Renowned for its centuries-old stone craft using locally quarried soft limestone, the village is home to skilled sculptors who create idols, temple sculptures, and decorative items. Recognized as a notable handicraft cluster of Andhra Pradesh, it offers visitors insight into living craft traditions and rural artisan heritage.
Etikoppaka Lacquer Toy Craft Village is a traditional handicraft village located in Etikoppaka, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, on the banks of the Varaha River. Renowned for its 400-year-old lacquer toy-making tradition using soft Ankudu wood and natural vegetable dyes, the village holds a Geographical Indication tag. Visitors can observe artisans crafting colorful toys, learn about sustainable techniques, and purchase authentic handmade products directly from craftspeople.
Kantilo Bell Metal Crafts Village is a traditional artisan settlement in Kantilo town, Nayagarh district, Odisha, on the banks of the Mahanadi River. It is renowned as a center for Odisha's bell metal (kansa) craft, practiced by the Kansari community for generations. Visitors can observe artisans handcrafting utensils, ritual items and decorative objects using age-old techniques. The village is closely associated with the nearby Nilamadhava Temple and represents an important living heritage of Odishan handicrafts.
The Kumbakonam Brass Craft Cluster is a traditional metalworking hub centered in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, renowned for handmade brass lamps, vessels and ritual items. Centred around nearby Nachiarkoil, artisans use age-old lost-wax casting techniques passed through generations. Recognized for the Geographical Indication-tagged Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku, the cluster preserves Chola-era craft heritage and offers insight into Tamil Nadu's living brass-making tradition.
Lace Craft Workshops in Narasapur (Narasapuram), West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, are cottage-based centers where artisans produce the town's famous hand-crocheted lace. Introduced by Scottish missionaries in the mid-19th century, the craft has become a Geographical Indication-tagged tradition sustained mainly by women artisans. Visitors can observe intricate lace-making, view finished products like table linen and garments, and purchase directly from makers in the town's workshop clusters.
Machilipatnam Kalamkari Craft Centres are traditional hand block-printing workshops located in Machilipatnam, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. The craft is known for its hand-printed cotton textiles using natural vegetable dyes and intricate designs. Originating as a port-based textile tradition, it holds Geographical Indication (GI) status and is notable for its distinctive block-printed motifs, natural dyeing process, and artisan heritage.
Nachiyar Koil Brass Lamp Craft Cluster is a traditional artisan settlement in Thirunaraiyur (Nachiyar Koil) near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. It is renowned for handmade brass lamps known as Nachiyar Koil Kuthuvilakku, crafted by the Pather community using traditional techniques. Recognized with a Geographical Indication tag, the cluster preserves a centuries-old craft linked to temple traditions and is a notable centre for brassware heritage in Tamil Nadu.
Panchmura Terracotta Craft Village is a traditional artisan village located in Panchmura, Taldangra block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Renowned as the birthplace of the iconic Bankura Horse, the village is home to generations of Kumbhakar potters practicing terracotta craft. Visitors can observe clay modeling, firing and hand-painting techniques. Recognized for its cultural heritage and Geographical Indication-tagged craft, it is a key rural tourism destination in the Bishnupur region.