Toshali National Crafts Mela

Starting on: 15/12/2009

Ending on: 27/12/2009

The Toshali Crafts mela is an annual rural Fair organized in the state of Orissa. It witnesses artisans from all over India with nationally acclaimed reputation. Toshali Craft mela is held in the city of Bhubaneswar. An important feature of the fair to be noticed is that it not only provides opportunity to the artists from India but it welcomes artists from other SAARC countries.

Artists, painters, weavers, sculptors and craftsmen specializing in any form of art wait for the fair as it is a perfect platform to exhibit their talents in front of a large audience.

The fair generally lasts for about 12-13 days in the month of December. Tourists and visitors find exquisite shopping range in varied ranges.

Craftsmen from all over India showcase their best collections here. The range of Indian articles varies from the famous Cane Craft of North east, Chiki wood-craft from Kashmir, Oxidized jewellary, Bandani print works from Gujarat and Rajasthan, Kantha from Tripura, Kanjivaram from South etc.

Besides the traditional handicrafts form different countries being exhibited, there are many cultural activities and other events being organized by the administration.

Scrumptious food varieties are also presented at the fair. Other attractions at the fair include live demonstration of handloom weaving, organises workshop and on-hand training on stone sculpture, sand art, painting and sketching and many more.