The 33rd Suraj Kund International Crafts Mela

Apna Ghar Haryana, houses the traditional lifestyle and true rural persona of Haryanvi Havelis (forts of Haryana)

This entrance to the Surajkund Mela was built in 2015 when Chhattisgarh was a ‘Theme State’

Variety of earthen pots on display at the craft fair

Haryana proudly shares its cultural ethos at the 33rd Suraj Kund International Crafts Mela

Stalls that exhibit their rich diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India

Thailand is the ‘Partner Nation’ this year

Sculpture inside the premises of Surajkund mela

A colourful delight

International participants at the fair showcasing their impressive cultural ethos

Relive the memories of childhood with Bioscopewala (showing films though bioscope)

The wooden crafts from Uganda on display at the fair

A stall from Leh

Madhubani paintings from Bihar

Visitors can be seen dancing with artistes at the Surajkund fair

Witness the beautiful art of block painting

A variety of options to choose from

A special section is earmarked at the fair for showcasing heritage crafts

Intricate carvings on idols by using traditional skills on display at the fair

Beautiful sculptures of Hindu deities

Every patch of area is covered with people

Visitors at the ongoing 33rd Surajkund International Craft Mela-2019

Artistes perform during the Surajkund fair

A beautiful face with Turkish mosaic colourful lights in the background

Crispy snacks from the Rajasthani food stall

Trendy jewelleries like shell craft on display

Wooden and leather art from Andhra Pradesh

Gypsy hand embroidered mirror work shawl from Kutch

Multi cuisine food court providing ethnic cuisines

Artists showcasing their talents and entertaining kids

The 33rd Suraj Kund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad (in the north Indian state of Haryana) is the world’s biggest craft fair which is organised by the Surajkund Mela Authority and the Haryana Tourism. 

The Surajkund Mela (fair) exhibits fascinating art, music, craft, cultural activities, folk dances, and authentic cuisine all under one roof. The unique fair gives a strong platform to the talented artists, weavers, sculptors, and painters from all over India to exhibit their skills through their work. This year Maharashtra has been chosen as the theme state and Thailand is the partner nation for the event that started on February 1 and will continue till February 17.

Cultural bonanza

Every year the Surajkund attracts thousands of visitors to witness the astonishing vibrant culture of India and also the participation of SAARC nations bring forth their age-old heritage craft.  The international participants from Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Syria, South Africa, Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Cambodia, Uzbekistan and Russia have showcased their impressive cultural ethos at the ongoing event.

The display of exquisite textiles, ivory work, trendy shell pieces of jewellery, terracotta, glass, stone and lac work attracts thousands of customers to buy the world’s treasured wares.

Vibrancy of the fair

Stalls with spectacular carving skills from South India, or a woodcraft of Kashmir, amazing cane craft, West Bengal’s traditional art of ‘Kantha’ motifs and embroidery, ‘Phulkari’ from Punjab, embroidery of Gujarat, ‘Chikan’ work of Lucknow are just a few stalls which exhibit their rich diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India. The purpose of Surajkund fair is to promote the skilled artisans from the well known as well as remote regions of the country and save our cultural heritage. Around 34-36 food stalls have been set for the visitors who are served with traditional delicacies from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.