GOA Handicrafts - Where East Meets West

Handicrafts of Goa usually include objects made using natural material like coconut husk or palm leaves. Goan craftsmen enjoy coloring wooden articles in vibrant colours like red, green, yellow and white. These multihued wooden items are called chitaris.

Handicrafts of Goa also include the use of brassware. Corlim a well known place in Mapusa specializes in the making of elegant brass oil lamps called samai. These are available in varying kinds ranging from four-branched lamps to many-branched lamps with the image of a god or goddess.

The best places to find handicrafts of Goa are

• Government of Goa Emporia
• Handicrafts Emporium in Panjim
• Gulf Supermarket at Panaji
• Maganlal Changi at Panaji
• Hotels
• Souvenir shops

Goan handicrafts also include pottery, shell work, furniture making, bamboo work and papier-mache.
Coconut Products are made of dry coconuts and coconut shells. Goan craftmen carves the coconut shells to make intricate designs on items like table lamps, flower pots, images of gods and goddesses which are later varnished and colored.

Shell Products are different kinds of shapes and designs made out of shells
Terracotta Products is traditional form of craftsmanship where mud is moulded in make items like flower pots and many decorative items.

Handicrafts of Goa ranges from pottery to bamboo work and greatly contribute to the livelihood of the local people. To know more keep browsing our site, Indian Holiday