THE CRAFTS MUSEUM
"The National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum"
The Crafts Museum-officially named the National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, New Delhi-displays a wide variety of traditional crafts from across India. Among its many fascinating features is the chance to watch highly skilled craftspeople demonstrate their centuries-old skills, as well as see large collections of textiles, woodwork, and ceramics.
Also of interest are architectural displays of various regional villages, including authentic mud huts and a full-sized wooden haveli (a form of mansion house) from Gujarat decorated with traditional folk art and featuring exquisite woodcarvings, paintings, papier-mâché, and embroidery.
Location: Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Best Time To Visit: Throughout the year.
Famous For: the National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum.