Handicrafts in Goa

Handicrafts or handiworks are the prime attraction of traditional products of Goa ranging from pottery to bamboo work, which significantly contribute to the livelihood of the local people. Articles made of using natural material like coconut husk or palm leaves put another signature to the handicrafts in Goa. Craftsman loves to color their wooden items in vibrant colors as red, green, yellow and white to make their products more eyes catchy and momentous. These multihued wooden items or chitaris serves as key attraction in Goa tourism.

Handicrafts always play a pivotal role in beach states so Goa is no exception of it. A plethora of items are made under the sponsorship of the Goa Rural Handicrafts and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation. Handicrafts of Goa also comprise of using brassware, Corlim a popular place in Mapusa specializes in the making of stylish brass oil lamps called samai. These are obtainable in anecdotal kinds ranging from four-branched lamps to many-branched lamps having the image of a god or goddess. Traditional artists of Goa are very much fond of carving out showpieces out of natural stuff to attract the visitors’ crowd of Goa.

Pottery & Terra-cotta : The pottery & terra cotta are traditional crafts with value-cum-decorative items produced by the potters with artistic perfectionist of Goa. Flower garden pots, bowls with floral designs, figures of saints, Gods' and Goddesses' and animals, ashtrays and penholders are the finest examples of pottery and terracotta items of Goa handicrafts. In last twenty-five years the artisans also engaged themselves in making molded sculptures, decorative vases, floor and claddings titles besides murals. The alcohol Feni is the ultimate product of terra-cotta stills in Goa.

Brass metal ware : Oil lamps in a variety of designs, candle stands, temple towers, church bells, and ashtrays are the brass metal ware of Goa. While utensils of sheet metal (copper), brass metal ware is a craft conceded one from to another practiced on inherited basis.

Wooden laquerware / Wood turning : Cradels, babycarts, toys; corner stands are the products made of wooden laquerware/Wood turning. Wooden laquerware/Wood turning is now a days gaining prominence among the visitors of Goa.

Crochet & Embroidery : Tablecloths, children and ladies garments, pillow and cushion covers, linen are made by Crochet & Embroidery-prime means of attraction of Goa.

Bamboo Craft : Baskets and mats are made by cutting and stripping of Bamboos in Goa, made the spot a world-class destination of travel and tour. Coconut, rice, paddy, fish, flower baskets and letter-holders, pen stands, fans and other decorative items are the products of Bamboo crafts of Goa.

Fibre Craft : Banana or sisal fiber is very much available in Goa and thus used to make Shopping bags, ladies purses, coasters and wall hangings and other several household belongings.

Jute Macrame Craft : This particular jute craft is used in making Decorative bags, belts, wall hanging, and lampshades, flowerpots, hangers, so, successful in grabbing the Goa tourist to make a cool trip to its local markets.

Coconut Mask Carving & Sea Shell Craft : Mask on Coconut shells has got an entire new look in Goa bounds every tourist to go for purchasing it as a souvenir of Goa tour. Ashtrays, lamp shades, coasters, chandeliers, curtains, pot hangers, table mats, clocks, mirror frame are making with Sea shell crafts on a large basis in Goa.

GHRSSIDC GHRSSIDC or The Goa Handicrafts, Rural & Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited, Government of Goa Undertaking was set up in 1980. Its main duty is to encourage and promote the myriad of Goa handicrafts while making these products available in diverse outlets of the place.

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