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 Introduction:
Shilpgram Museum, Udaipur is an ethnographic museum. The term Shilpgram literally means the “Craftsmen's Village”. The tremendous diversities in craft, art and culture between various states in India is portrayed by Shilpgram Museum, Udaipur. The strength of this ethnic village are it's exquisite terracotta works. The terracotta work is done mainly in dark red and dark brown sand material along with the artistic wooden carvings. All this makes Shilpgram Museum in Udaipur in India one of the major tourist attraction spot.
History:
Initially at the beginning the Center had developed two museums in Shilpgram. At that time the Shilpgram Museum displayed only the simple objects of daily use, that symbolized the sense of wonder and aesthetics in the rural and tribal life. Added to this, a Crafts Bazaar was built where the visitors could purchase traditional crafts from that zone. This Craft Bazaar was made in the style of a traditional haat. Various Craftsmen used to come and were also invited to come and demonstrate their skills and expertise. The craftsmen were periodically invited to come and sell their crafts to the tourists who visited Shilpgram.
Description:
Rural Arts and Crafts Complex, the Centre's Shipgram, is located around 3 Kms away on the west side of Udaipur near the Havala village. The Rural Arts and Crafts Complex covers 70 acres of land. Rural Arts and Crafts Complex is considered to be an ethnographic museum which portrays the West Zone folk and tribal people's lifestyles. An opportunity would be provided for the rural and urban artists to come together and interact through the process of camps and workshop by the Rural Arts and Crafts Complex, Shilpgram.
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