Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav–2025 begins at JSS Urban Haat
The Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav– 2025 was inaugurated on Friday at the JSS Mysore Urban Haat.
The 10-day handicrafts expo will be open to the public from June 20 to June 29, between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily, with free entry.
As part of the cultural celebrations, visitors can enjoy vibrant performances of garba dance and the traditional Dhal-Talwar Ras on Saturday and Sunday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., a press release said.
The Utsav will showcase a rich traditional artistry and craftsmanship of Gujarat, offering an opportunity for art lovers to explore authentic handmade products.
Sanjay Joshi, executive director, Indext-C, Gujarat, inaugurated the event. S. Vinoth Kumar, Assistant Director, Handicrafts Service Centre (HSC), Ministry of Textiles, Mysuru; Snehal Makwana, manager (Marketing), Indext-C, Gujarat; M. Shivananjaswamy, project officer, JSS Mysore Urban Haat; Sabira, handicrafts promotion officer, HSC, Ministry of Textiles, Mysuru; and Rakesh Rai A., coordinator, JSS Mysore Urban Haat, Mysuru, were present.
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