The Garvi Gurjari Emporium features a facade of white marble panels etched with traditional geometric patterns, distinguishing it from the surrounding utilitarian government housing. Established by the Gujarat State Handloom and…
State Emporiums Crafts Walk
Stroll along Baba Kharak Singh Marg to experience the incredible diversity of India's regional handicrafts, textiles, and arts at these state-run emporiums. It is a journey through the cultural geography of the entire country, concentrated onto a single, vibrant Delhi street.
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1. Garvi Gurjari Emporium - New Delhi
2. Pragjyotika Assam Emporium (Assam Govt. Market)
A bright yellow sign hangs over the entrance to the Pragjyotika Assam Emporium. Inside, the shop serves as a dedicated outlet for the Assam government to sell hand-loomed silk and traditional crafts directly to the residents of Delhi. In…
3. Utkalika - Odisha State Govt. Handicrafts Emporium
The white facade of the Utkalika emporium stands out for the intricate, dark stone carvings embedded directly into its exterior walls. This building serves as the official retail outlet for the government of Odisha, designed to bring…
4. Mrignayani
The Mrignayani showroom in the DIZ Staff Quarters occupies a quiet corner of government housing, distinguished by the brightly colored handloom textiles visible through its glass storefront. Managed by the Madhya Pradesh State Emporium, it…
5. Rajasthali - Rajasthan Govt. Handicrafts Emporium
The Rajasthali emporium is marked by the distinct, hand-painted motifs on its facade, echoing the traditional patterns found in Rajasthan. Established as the official state outlet, it gathers crafts from across the desert region under one…
6. Cauvery Karnataka state arts and Craft Emporium
The Cauvery Emporium in the DIZ Staff Quarters occupies a squat, functional corner of the neighborhood, identified by the government-issued signage and a constant trickle of people seeking sandalwood carvings and Channapatna toys. It…
7. Poompuhar Sales Showroom
The Poompuhar showroom in the DIZ Staff Quarters displays crafts sourced directly from the Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation. Rows of hand-carved sandalwood figurines, intricate brass lamps, and vibrant Kanchipuram silks fill…