From curtains to cutlet pao, if there’s a feast, there’s a fair in Goa

FEASTS & FAIRS

Goa celebrates feasts practically all year round, with week-long fairs accompanying major ones. At these fairs, a wide array of items are always on sale, such as ...

FESTIVE SWEETS

In Goa, a fair just isn’t wouldn’t be a fair without the all-important brightly-coloured sweets, locally known as kaddio boddio or khajem.

BEAUTIFUL BAGS

From jute bags to stylish options for women and kids, stalls selling bags are a common sight at these fairs.

FASHION ACCESSORIES

Dressy earrings, hair clips, fashionable accessories and even dolls – everything to charm little girls – are also available.

WOODEN ESSENTIALS

From spatulas to folding book rests to key holders – all made of wood – this is one of those stalls which is a hit among those who root for eco-friendly products.

PLASTIC WARE

While not sustainable, plastic goods are pocket-friendly, and household items like trays, pots, buckets, mugs, containers, piggy banks and more are always seen at fairs.

TRADITIONAL CERAMICS

Ceramic jars, known as  buyao in local parlance, were traditionally used to store pickles, solam (kokum) and salt, among other things, and are often on sale at local fairs.

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