Goa does not lag behind as far
as arts and crafts are concerned and has turned out
a good competitor in this creative field just like
any other art enriched state of India . It can be
said that art virtually runs in their blood, which
is manifested, in many artistic crafts that have attained
commercial proportions. They make excellent souvenirs
for tourists. Goan handicrafts include Creative Pottery,
Shell Work, Furniture, Brass Work, Bamboo Work, Papier
-Mache, etc.
These items are crafted by professional artisans in
their ethnic ambience, and also by artisans working
at the arts and crafts complex run by the government.
They are sold through various handicraft emporia and
all major tourist spots.
The art and craft of Goa is the product of the aesthetic
blend of Portuguese and Indian cultures. The crafts
of the state are intricately beautiful, capturing
the fancies of tourists and locals alike. These crafts
can be at best described as a mirror of Goa 's perennial
glory and beauty and they have carved a niche for
themselves by winning critical acclaim of the connoisseurs
of the art world.
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Major Art forms
The major art forms of the state include bamboo craft,
woodcarving, brass metals, seashell craft, Papier
-Mache, and wooden lacquer ware. Other important crafts
of the state include Jute Macrame , Fabric Collage,
Plaster of Paris, Crochet and embroidery, fiber and
Batik prints, fiber stone carving, Coconut shell carving,
metal embossing, silver and imitation jewelry, cotton
dolls, soft toys, woolen tapestry, and artistic weaving.
Main Centers For Shopping
Goa's Handicrafts Emporia : -
Bicholim Pottery Production Centre, D 2/7, Industrial
Estate, Bicholim
Calangute Handicrafts Emporium, Tourist Hostel, Calangute
,
Mapusa Handicrafts Emporium, Tourist Hostel, Mapusa
Margao Handicrafts Emporium, Tourist Hostel, Margao
Panaji Handicrafts Emporium, Tourist Hostel, Panaji
, Goa
Handicrafts Emporium, Craft Complex, Neugi Nagar ,
Rua de Ourem , Panaji ,Goa
Handicrafts Emporium, Interstate Bus Terminus, Kadamba
Bus Stand, Panaji,Goa .
Vasco Da Gama Handicrafts Emporium, Goa Airport ,
Dabolim , Vasco, Goa
Handicrafts Emporium, Tourist Hostel, Swatantra Path,
Vasco Da Gama ,Goa
Handicrafts
The major art forms of the state include bamboo craft,
woodcarving, brass metals, seashell craft, Papier
-Mache, and wooden lacquer ware. Other important crafts
of the state include Jute Macrame , Fabric Collage,
Plaster of Paris, Crochet and embroidery, fiber and
Batik prints, fiber stone carving, Coconut shell carving,
metal embossing, silver and imitation jewelry, cotton
dolls, soft toys, woolen tapestry, and artistic weaving.
Centers
Bamboo craft, pottery and woodwork constitute the
major cottage industries of Goa in terms of employment.
Bamboo work is majorly done in Bardez , Bicholim ,
Pernem and Sattari . There are about 500 units employing
over 1,000 craftsmen. Saleete , Bicholim , Ponda ,
Pernem and Sattari are centres of woodwork employing
about 200 craftsmen at over 100 units.
Pottery Unita are at Bardez , Bicholim , Canacona
, and Sattari employing 150 craftsmen.
Main Centers For Development
GHRSSIDC
The Goa Handicrafts, Rural & Small Scale Industries
Development Corporation Limited (GHRSSIDC), a Government
of Goa Undertaking, was set up in October 1980. Its
main objective is to encourage, promote and market
the myriad of Goan handicrafts by making these items
available through its various outlets.
Contact Address:
GHRSSIDC
Crafts Complex,
Neugi Nagar , Rua De Ourem ,
Panaji , Goa - 403001.
Gms : GOAUDYOG
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