Tag: Handicrafts

World-famous as God’s own country – Kerala – the southern coastal state is a paradise for tourists. Endowed with nature’s bounty, Kerala’s mesmerising backwaters, gorgeous waterfalls, captivating hills, spice gardens and tea/coffee plantations will lure you to the core. Besides nature, Kerala’s traditions and culture will leave you spellbound. From Mohiniattam to Kathakali, from Kaikottakali to Kalaripayattu the state has plenty to offer, perhaps more than what one can dream of. If you ever wish to visit this beautiful place, you can make the most of your trip by picking up souvenirs as a token of remembrance. Kerala is also ... Read more

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has congratulated the first-round winners of the ‘Happy DIY Set Competition’ and ‘Blog it down’ weekly activities, organized under the Amazing Thailand Happy Quarantine project to help break the boredom of quarantine for tourists. Organized weekly for four consecutive weeks, both activities offer international travelers a chance to win luxurious accommodation packages in Thailand totaling 22 prizes. The ‘Happy DIY Set’ showcases Thai handicrafts, meant as a token of appreciation for international visitors to Thailand from TAT from local communities around the kingdom. It has been given since 21 December 2020, to stimulate creativity ... Read more

As part of revitalizing the handicrafts industry of the state, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority is conducting state wide workshops for the artisans. While talking to the media in the first such workshop on Sunday, 5th August 2018, Mukesh Kumar Meena,  Secretary, Department of Tourism, Language and Culture, said traditional artisans producing enchanting range of handicrafts and weavers creating brilliant line of handloom apparel were integral part of the tourism sector. “We want to create a well-organized platform for the craftsmen to market their products easily and ensuring deserved prices,” he said. AP tourism department is planning to take care ... Read more