{
  "id": 15013920,
  "title": "Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Vijayawada showcases rich heritage of crafts, handlooms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/gandhi-shilp-bazaar-in-vijayawada-showcases-rich-heritage-of-crafts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T18:13:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/gandhi-shilp-bazaar-in-vijayawada-showcases-rich-heritage-of-crafts-handlooms/article71593312.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Gandhi Shilp Bazaar 2026, held in Vijayawada, is showcasing a rich heritage of traditional Indian crafts and handlooms. Organized by the Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited, the exhibition brings together around 70 artisans and weavers from various states across India, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and others. Visitors can explore a wide array of traditional handicrafts, such as Kondapalli and Etikoppaka toys, Kalamkari products, wooden carvings, terracotta items, leather puppets, crochet lace, imitation jewellery, and Venkatagiri sarees. Additionally, the bazaar features regional specialties like Telangana’s lacquer bangles, Pochampally ikat sarees, Channapatna toys, Kolhapuri footwear, Chikankari garments, and Assam’s bamboo products. The event provides a direct platform for artisans to market their products, connect with customers, and expand their business opportunities, while also helping to preserve India's traditional crafts and handloom heritage.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}