A melting pot of art, color, craft & culture. Falling in love with this place is the only option.
Recently, we went to Delhi for a full-on Punjabi wedding of a friends’.
Not having seen much of Delhi, we decided to spend 2 days prior, to do all our
touristy activities. After visiting the Red Forts, Chandi Chowks, Delhi Gates,
and all the other must-haves, we finally wound up at Dilli Haat which is an open
air pan-India art & craft village,
where people & curio shops from
various states present & sell their local artifacts.
The buzz & vibe at the entrance itself made me feel that I am
going to love this place. Once inside: Delhi gets transformed into this
colorful bazaar of enthralling stalls, colorful artifacts & diverse people!
The numerous thatched roof shops and kiosks from various Indian states, proudly
display their own local artisan talent and goods. Products offered include wood carvings, embellished footwear, sophisticated fabric
and drapery, gems, beads, brassware, metal
crafts, silk and wool fabrics, and many more amazing
articles.
The best thing about this place is that
unlike the traditional weekly markets, Dilli Haat is a permanent set-up. So all
through the year, whenever we want we can soak in a variety of cultural traditions
& artifacts of India.
If you happen be in Delhi, do make sure
to a pay visit to Dilli Haat, which is
not just a market place; it’s rather a showpiece of traditional Indian culture-
a forum where rural life and folk art are brought closer to an urban clientele.
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