My New Delhi Diary – ✨ SurajKund 💍 Handicrafts – Tribal Treasures Unveiled: A Kaleidoscope of Culture & Craft 🎨🪵🖐️
A vibrant world of heritage at the International Tribal & Handicrafts Exhibition, where every stall told a story!
Ethnic dressware, wrought iron chairs, and tribal jewellery hung from the huts that lined the exhibition ground
Dazzling showcase of tribal artistry from around the world—featuring vivid pottery, traditional attire, intricately carved wooden dolls, striking metal sculptures, and stunning jewellery crafted from shells and bone 🧝🏽♂️
Come, let’s Walk the Handicrafts 👗
Stacks of local and hand made garments, wall hangings decorated each hut. Even the tree trunks were embellished
I assume you will love to walk with us as we jumped from one stall to the other.
Enjoy the next ten minutes 😍
African Handicrafts and Tribes🖐️
A very excited group of Zimbabwe dance troop that was about to start their programAn African stall displaying and selling wooden cosmetic trinkets and necklaces
Africa’s Burundian Dance💃🏾
Click the “Play” link below to watch the dances 👇
This clip shows Zimbabwe, and Burundian dance styles from Africa. You will also see the famous Mayilattam Peacock feather dancers from Tamil Nādu, India
Balkan Handicrafts🪡🪆
Polished and beautiful, we came across crafted ceramic potteryAs we went deeper into the outskirts of the exhibition, we saw Syrian handicrafts hanging from the huts, a stunning blend of ancient artistry and cultural depthTurkish Lanterns – a glow of timeless beauty these lanterns bring a magical blend of tradition and artistry
Central Asian Handicrafts 🧶
We went past a Kyrgyzatan hut stall. Intricately embroidered textiles and colorful suzanis 🌸 to handwoven carpets pulled the crowdExcellent ceramic pottery, and engraved metalware, central Asian handicrafts reflected centuries of nomadic tradition and Silk Road influenceOval shaped stone balls attracted attention. Rich in geometric patterns, natural dyes, and symbolism, these crafts were a visual storytelling of Central Asia’s soulCentral Asian handicrafts, consisted of assorted objects; every thread, glaze, and engraving told a tale of nomadic lineage and Silk Road legacy
Bouncing Assorted Tribes👣
Various tribes could be seen roaming around the exhibitionMasked tribesmen, a few of them in joker’s attire caught the children’s noticeIndian tribes were large in number competing with the global ones that were all part of the entertainmentA contingent of young tribal women jingled in. Bright yellow dressed girls with equally exotic jungle jewellery
Multifarious Exhibits🥁
Most tasty morsels that you can have in any handicraft fairs. Puffed rice, tomatoes, and condiment laden dry food pulled usOne of the most interesting attraction – we used to love these when we were young. This head gear worn film producer, a Rajasthani is seen with his movie box. The little girl looks through a round glass cubicle and sees a movie of static pictures with an accompanying musicI was excited to see this tempo, a three wheeled people carrier of the 1950’s. Now stands decorated pulling people. Interestingly, these still see service at the state of Punjab in IndiaIs n’t this amazing ? Whatever you see here, a flower vase, hats, an animal, all are made of fish scales, usually come from the coastal parts of IndiaWe caught more jewellery, necklaces, garlands, ear rings, bracelets – all made of fish scales
SurajKund overwhelmed us☺️
We witnessed breathtaking fusion of African strength and Indian grace in dancing, a stupendous collection of handicrafts around the world.
Tasty foods to quel your appetite 🍕
Inference
🌍 Global Artisans Under One Roof
🎨 Live Craft Demonstrations
🛍️ Diverse Handcrafted Treasures
💃 Cultural Performances from Across the Globe
Distance from Gurgaon to SurajKund Exhibition grounds
34 Kms
Pocket pinch
Weekdays (Monday to Friday): ₹120 per person Weekends (Saturday & Sunday): ₹180 per person Students discount (with valid ID): 50% off on weekdays Senior Citizens (60+): 50% off Differently-abled Individuals: 50% off Serving Soldiers & War Widows: 50% off
When can you see it?
Dates: February 7 to February 23, every year Daily Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Where can you get the tickets?
Online: Via the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) mobile app Offline: At select Delhi Metro stations and at the venue gates
Parking
Four-Wheelers: ₹100 per day Two-Wheelers: ₹50 per day
SPITFIRE GAUTAM 