Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Handloom Exhibition Showcases Traditional Crafts in Visakhapatnam
The Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh (CCAP) organized a two-day exhibition in Visakhapatnam at Hotel Green Park.
The event showcased traditional and modern handlooms and handicrafts from all over India.
Important people like Mavuri Venkata Ramana and Kankatala Mallik helped start the event.
An artisan named Santosh Kumar was honored, and a new booklet about crafts was released.
Visitors enjoyed live demonstrations of making Kolhapuri footwear and Kalamkari hand painting.
The exhibition ended on Tuesday.
The Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh (CCAP) organized a two-day exhibition showcasing traditional and contemporary handlooms and handicrafts from across India.
The exhibition was inaugurated by prominent figures including Mavuri Venkata Ramana, Kankatala Mallik, and Chandu Tippala.
Etikoppaka artisan Santosh Kumar was felicitated during the event.
A Crafts Council booklet was released on the occasion.
Live demonstrations of Kolhapuri footwear crafting and Kalamkari hand painting were highlights of the exhibition.
- Who
- Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh (CCAP) and various artisans
- What
- A two-day exhibition showcasing traditional and contemporary handlooms and handicrafts from across India
- When
- Concluded on Tuesday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Hotel Green Park, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To showcase and promote traditional and contemporary handlooms and handicrafts from across India
- Event Organizer
- Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh (CCAP)
- Event Duration
- Two days
- Event Location
- Hotel Green Park, Visakhapatnam
- Inauguration Guests
- Mavuri Venkata Ramana, Kankatala Mallik, Chandu Tippala
- Felicitated Artisan
- Santosh Kumar (Etikoppaka artisan)
- Event Highlights
- Live demo of Kolhapuri footwear crafting and Kalamkari hand painting
- Event Conclusion
- Tuesday