Delight at the Indian crafts in the State Handloom Expo in Goa

Roxanne D'silva & Abigail Crasto

TRADITIONAL TREASURES

The State Handloom Expo is currently underway at Bal Bhavan, Campal, Panjim, and is held annually with a view to creating awareness of traditional Indian art forms as well as preserving handloom products.

Goa | State Handloom Expo| Bal Bhavan Panjim| Campal | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

SHELL ART

A variety of decorative handicrafts are on sale, including an attractive selection of shell work decor items.

Goa | State Handloom Expo| Handloom| Handicrafts| Products | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

CREATIVE WEAVING

Beautifully weaved baskets and lanterns, in all shapes and sizes, can be seen at the expo.

Goa | State Handloom Expo| Weaving| Baskets | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL

Paintings in vivid colours and traditional styles, showcasing Indian art and patterns, such as Madhubani, are also on sale.

Goa | State Handloom Expo| Paintings| Traditional art | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

STYLE FOR YOUR WALLS

Wall hangings in geometrical patterns, such as these in the Varunavi style, can add a simple charm to any space.

Goa | State Handloom Expo| Wall art| Wall hangings | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

PRETTY PRINTS

One can also check out a live demo of block printing -- a traditional technique of textile printing and design.

Goa | State Handloom Expo| Block printing| Patterns | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

BAG IT

A plethora of leather bags in a variety of colours, styles and sizes are on offer as well.

Goa | State Handloom Expo| Campal| Bags on sale | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

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