Agra, home to the seventh wonder of the world - The magnificent Taj, is also the orgination of antique art and handicraft pieces of the Mughal period. Keeping this culture alive, Agra Art and Handworks, showcases beautiful and finely crafted souvenirs and handicrafts. The store offers an exclusive range of ethnic handicraft products including inlay work in leatherwear, brassware, carpets, jewellers and embroidery work. Most of the collections are manufactured and designed by artisans in its own design studio. Apart from being showcased in the boutique, the collections are also being exported to countries far and wide and are well known for its artistic beauty & expert craftsmanship.
Most of the People use Hindi, Urdu and English in Agra. Festivals like Taj Mahotsav Organised by UP Tourism and held as an annual event in and around Shilpgram (next door to the Taj Mahal), this is a fitting tribute to the legendary skills of master craftsmen and other exponents of art, music and cuisine. Taj Mahostav (18-27 Feb) Sheetla Fair, Kalish Fair (Aug-Sep), Bateshwar Fair (Nov), Urs(Fair)(Nov.)
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