PHOTOS: Must-Buy Items At Dastkari Haat Bazaar In Pune

Dastkari Haat is a vibrant and festive event where artisans from across India showcase their craft skills

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Organized annually by the Dastkari Haat Samiti, it boasts a membership of over 1500 craftsmen

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The Dastkari Haat Samiti has been a pillar of support for India's crafts community, fostering an artisan-buyer ecosystem for over 35 years

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The event is currently underway at the Dutch Palace on Bund Garden Road until November 7

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Visitors can explore a wide range of hand-woven, hand-painted, and hand-embroidered sarees

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The event features numerous stalls selling exceptionally unique jewellery

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Innovative and unique crockery items take centre stage in the main area of the Dastkari Haat

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Cultural richness is enhanced by Rajasthani folk music and a Kalbelia dance performance by Bhutte Khan Manganiar, an acclaimed international folk artist from Barmer, Rajasthan

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Food stalls offer an authentic menu of tasty snacks prepared by skilled cooks, complementing the cultural immersion

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Craft enthusiasts have the opportunity to witness live demonstrations of skills, including glasswork and jewelry from Firozabad, terracotta from Rajasthan, Madhubani Painting from Bihar, Pattachitra Painting from Orissa and West Bengal, Gond Painting from Madhya Pradesh, sea shell crafts from West Bengal, and Pichawai Painting

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The Dastkari Haat Samiti will launch three storybooks on November 4 at 4:30 pm. The books, titled "Hira Paints the Town," "How Ganesh Got His Laddoos," and "Bhajju’s Flock and the Tick-Tock Clock," will be released by children in the presence of traditional artists

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A notable aspect of the event is the direct interaction between handpicked artisans and visitors, allowing artisans to share their personal stories and craft processes

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