Best Handicraft Fairs In India
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Suraj Kund MelaIf you are one of those souls to loves to hop around the handicraft melas, then this article is worth reading.  Indian craft fairs are crowded with award winning artisans from rural parts of the country. Pick your  jewellaries  , leather jootis ,  hand-printed textiles, totes, lac bangles  home décor, potteries, metal works, paintings, embroidery /patchwork fabrics, and many more craft objects at unbeatable prices.
Though you may find the handicrafts tagged pricey, do not  forget to bargain.  Word of caution : Keep you eyes open. These melas stock some of unique pieces of art which cannot be found in any up-scale designer shops. Hundreds of art and craft fairs are held in India throughout the year. If you get bore of shopping, you can delight in the folk dances and music of India. You can savor your bhel or regional delicacies looking at the performing folk dancers and singers attired in gaily-patterned clothes. The atmosphere at these handicraft fairs will leave you spellbound.  List of notable handicraft fairs:

SURAJKUND HANDICRAFT FAIR

Duration: 1st - 15th February
Location: Haryana

PARAB

Duration: 6th -18th November
Location: Koraput, Odisha

DASTKAR MELA

Duration: 6th - 15th August
Location: Bangalore

Duration: 21st - 31st October
Location: Delhi

SHANTINEKATAN  POUS MELA

Duration: 23rd - 25th December
Location: Shantinekatan, West Bengal

WEST BENGAL STATE HANDICRAFTS EXPO

Duration: 19th  March – 14th April
Location: Kolkata , West Bengal