Shilpgram Utsav is a 10-day crafts and folk arts fair held every year from 21 to 30 December at Shilpgram, a crafts village about 3 km west of Fateh Sagar Lake. Hundreds of artisans from across India sell textiles, pottery, metalwork and paintings, and folk performers from many states take the open-air stage each evening.
Key facts
- Dates: 21–30 December, every year
- Where: Shilpgram, Havala village, about 3 km west of Fateh Sagar
- Organised by the West Zone Cultural Centre
- Crafts from across India, folk shows every evening
For ten days at the end of every year, a village just outside Udaipur becomes a map of India’s crafts.
What is Shilpgram?
Shilpgram is a rural arts and crafts complex at Havala, about 3 km west of Fateh Sagar, run by the West Zone Cultural Centre. It has traditional huts from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra. See our guide to the Shilpgram crafts village for visiting the rest of the year.
The Utsav
From 21 to 30 December, it hosts the Shilpgram Utsav:
- Hundreds of artisans from across India sell their work.
- Folk performers from many states dance and play every evening.
- Food stalls serve regional snacks.
- Workshops and demonstrations: potters, weavers, painters.
What to buy
- Bandhani and leheriya from Rajasthan
- Block prints, kantha and embroidery
- Terracotta from Molela
- Miniature paintings
- Puppets and wooden toys
Tips
- Go on a weekday afternoon to avoid the weekend crush.
- Stay for the evening performances.
- Carry cash, though many stalls take UPI.
- Bargain politely; you’re buying from the makers.
More festivals in our festival calendar. Planning a trip around it? See New Year’s Eve in Udaipur.
Frequently asked questions
When is Shilpgram Utsav?
Every year from 21 to 30 December.
Is there an entry fee?
Yes, a small ticket. Check the price at the gate.
What can I buy at Shilpgram Utsav?
Textiles, block prints, pottery, terracotta, brass, wood carvings, paintings, jewellery and more, often directly from the artisans.
