Surajkund Crafts Mela is a handloom and handicrafts fair organized annually by the Haryana Tourism. Held at Surajkund, near Delhi, it takes place in the month of February and goes on for two weeks. Delhi SurajKund Crafts Mela was organized for the first time in the year 1981. Skilled artists, painters, weavers, sculptors and craftsmen from all over India come to take part in this fair, which showcases folk arts and crafts. Even, the ambience created for the Suraj Kund Handicrafts Fair of Delhi, India is that of a typical rural Indian marketplace. There is also an open-air theatre, where 'Natyashala' folk dances and musical evenings are held.
One of the unique features of the fair is that its decor is based on the theme of a particular state and the state chosen changes every year. The entrance, the grounds, the furniture, the colors, the architecture and everything else will remind you of the state chosen. There will even be a special stall dedicated to the local cuisines of that state. There are approximately 400 hundred stalls at the venue and there is always a particular craft that gets more highlighted in any given year. Another major attraction of the Surajkund Crafts Mela is that here you will get the handicrafts at a discounted price.
Surajkund Crafts Mela is one of the largest crafts fair in India that is held every year in the Surajkund district of Haryana. The fair is truly the most popular among all fairs and festivals in Haryana and attracts visitors in large numbers from all parts of the country. Even several tourists from the world over arrive at the Surajkund Crafts Mela every year to witness the glorious culture and heritage of India.
Surajkund Crafts Mela is an annual event that is organized on a large scale by Haryana Tourism from 1st to 15th February. The fair is aimed at bringing to light the enormous talent of artisans and craftsmen in India who display their exquisite handlooms and handicrafts before a large audience at the fair. Every product is artistically produced after much painstaking effort and is truly a masterpiece. At the Haryana Surajkund Crafts Fair, several small thatched roof platforms are specially provided to create an authentic rustic ambience. Under these thatched roofs, a large number of master craftsmen arriving from all parts of India gather to display their unique talent.
Even the prices are extremely affordable at the Surajkund Fair that makes shopping an absolute delight! You can shop for some beautiful mirror-embroidered stuff, delicate lace work, folk motifs on terracotta forms, metal and cane ware, shimmering bangles, soft silk apparels, toys and trinkets. After a long day of shopping at Surajkund Crafts Mela, you can enjoy some vivacious folk music and dance performances every evening at Natyashala, an open-air theater that is designed in the shape of a fan.
Haryana Crafts Fair is an effort to bring to the fore the hidden talent in India and to organize cultural events in Haryana on a wide-scale national level. The first Surajkund Crafts Mela was organized by Haryana Tourism in the year 1981 and ever since, the grand event is held annually. The fair takes place at Surajkund (8 km from South Delhi) that lies in the district of Faridabad, located on the Delhi – Agra National Highway. Surajkund Crafts Mela starts at 9:30 a.m. daily and closes at 5:30 p.m. during the fortnight-long event. Special transport also plies between Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad to facilitate tours to Surajkund Crafts Mela.
