6 places to discover
Aymanam is a serene village in Kottayam district, Kerala, renowned as the setting for Arundhati Roy's Booker Prize-winning novel 'The God of Small Things'. Bordered by Vembanad Lake and the Meenachil River, it features lush paddy fields, heritage buildings, religious shrines, and vibrant art forms. The village offers unique cultural experiences through Kerala's Responsible Tourism Mission, including boat rides, birdwatching, and traditional craft demonstrations.
Cuppacumbalong Homestead is a heritage-listed pastoral property located at Tharwa on the southern outskirts of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. Situated near the confluence of the Murrumbidgee and Gudgenby Rivers, it comprises an 1850s homestead, outbuildings and gardens. Notable for its association with early pastoral settlement and the de Salis family, it now operates as a craft and cultural centre showcasing local artisans and regional history.
DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum is a living-history museum located on the East Coast Road at Muttukadu, about 25 km south of Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Established by the Madras Craft Foundation and opened in 1996, it preserves and showcases the art, architecture, crafts and lifestyles of South India. The 10-acre campus features 18 authentic heritage houses relocated from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, along with craft demonstrations, exhibitions and cultural performances.
The Living and Learning Design Centre (LLDC) Museum is a craft and textile museum located in Ajrakhpur village near Bhuj in Kutch district, Gujarat. Established to preserve and showcase the diverse crafts of Kutch, it houses extensive collections of embroideries, textiles, and artifacts. Notable for its sustainable architecture using local materials and its focus on living craft traditions, the museum offers galleries, archives, and live artisan demonstrations.
Phu Vinh Bamboo Village is a traditional rattan and bamboo weaving craft village located in Phu Nghia Commune, Chuong My District, about 30 km southwest of central Hanoi. Established over 400 years ago, it is one of Hanoi's most famous craft villages, known for skilled artisans producing baskets, furniture, decorative items and souvenirs from bamboo and rattan. The village preserves traditional techniques and offers visitors insight into rural Vietnamese handicraft heritage.
Puducherry Art and Craft Village is a cultural complex located in Murungapakkam on the Puducherry-Villupuram Highway, about 6 km from central Puducherry. Developed by the Puducherry administration to promote traditional arts and crafts of the region, it features artisan workshops, exhibition spaces and craft stalls in a village-style setting. The village provides a platform for local artisans to demonstrate skills and sell handmade products.