One of the biggest handicraft and arts fair is held in West Bengal named - Hosto Shilpo Mela.
You can explore crafts from artisans, self-help groups (SHGs) and craft entrepreneurs from across Bengal showcasing across Bengal a chance to show and sell their handmade crafts — traditional art, home décor, accessories, and all kinds of local handicrafts.
The Mela is all about creativity and talent of artisans and buying of unique handmade items.
Hasto Shilpo Mela Highlights
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Particulars |
Details |
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Event Name |
Hasto Shilpo Mela 2025 |
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Dates |
21 November - 14 December |
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Timings |
1:00 PM to 8:30 PM. |
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Venue |
City Square Ground, opposite Central Mall, New Town, Kolkata. |
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Entry |
Entry is free. |
What You’ll Find at Hosto Shilpo Mela
- Explore traditional bamboo and cane baskets, terracotta pots, wooden décor, handmade rugs, home-decor items.
- Creative paintings, “patachitra”, handcrafted dolls, quilled paper art, traditional masks (like clay or paper-mache masks), locally made jewellery and accessories.
- Home décor & art pieces, lamps, decorative items, small furniture, handcrafted baskets, and other home-use items.
- Taste local Bengali snacks, sweets, street-food and drinks
Why Visit Hasto Shilpo Mela
- Take a chance to help artisans and local craftsmen and explore their hard work and buy them for livelihoods.
- If you are an art lover then you must take a visit and check out the crafts and art of Bengal.
- Looking for a weekend getaway or family outing, Hostoshilpo mela is a great place to spend some time exploring crafts and art and enjoy local food.
- You can also buy some handicrafts as gifts or decorate your home with handicrafts items.
