Photo Essay on Srijani Shilpagram of Shantiniketan

Shilpagram is close to Shantiniketan. It is a beautiful little gram (village) which is designed to showcase traditional handicrafts of states of Eastern India (Bihar, Assam, Orissa, Manipur, Andaman, Jharkhand etc). It is like a miniature version of north eastern states of India. Each state is represented by a traditional house which has collection of paintings, daily use materials etc. The place is maintained neatly and has good collection of cultural elements. This village has been developed by the Rural Development Department, Government of India. Below is a Photo Essay on Srijani Shilpagram of Shantiniketan.

Photo Essay on Shilpagram of Shantiniketan

I was amazed seeing the highly decorated walls, and I thought how plain and drab my walls were!

Shilpagram art work
Display of musical instruments (below) and fishing nets (above).
Shilpagram of Shantiniketan art display
Intricate work in the head gear.
Photo Essay on Srijani Shilpagram Shantiniketan
Model of house in Andaman on stilts(above), people at work (below).
Photo Essay on Shilpagram of Shantiniketan
Photo Essay on Srijani Shilpagram
So much of art work all around and some lying waste, rejected and unattended in corner.
Photo Essay on Shilpagram of Shantiniketan Bengal

Srijani Shilpagram is perfect for families with children. It is a good learning experience for the kids. Different models of houses, people in their native attires and things used in daily life are created so well, almost life like.

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