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Craft Work, Dilli Haat, Embroidery, Handcrafted, Handicrafts, Kashmere shawls, Pashmina, Phulkari, Puppets
I have a strong penchant for handcrafted goods made by artisans – especially those traditional & ethnic embroidery works, crochet, chikankari, phulkari work. Also, whenever I travel, I make it a point to buy artefacts and handicrafts that’s locally produced. No wonder I jumped at the opportunity to visit Dilli Haat – a market place in Delhi; for craftsmen who come and sell their handicrafts from all the corners of India. Though it’s slightly expensive they say, but I didn’t care…I was so fascinated that ended up buying some stoles with excellent phulkari work all over – a hallmark of Punjab.
Ethnic sarees, stoles, shawls at the stalls
It’s winter and thank god it was sunny and warm 🙂
My favorite kashmiri shawls, dresses
Some more hand-made crafts
It was nice to see people, chatting and enjoying the warmth of the sun while gazing at the craft work
Beautiful, colorful and exquisite puppets made of cloth
Missed a puppet show though
Hand crafted mats etc.
A man at work – weaving the expensive pashmina – a fine cashmere wool. (He was kind enough to give me a bit of the expensive raw wool on my request)
Lovely & bright crafts to adorn your walls
Don’t you adore them too??
Comfy said:
Dilli Heart is my fav. place to visit when in Delhi. I love love love it. And I always end up buying something or the other from there. 🙂
Dew said:
Even I loved it Comfy…and cud not resist buying 😉
Puja said:
Oh!!!! Such lovely pics!! and such precious memories it brings back!
Dew said:
Thank you …and am sooo happy that you are back to blog world… would get to read all your meaningful… posts 🙂
Puja said:
Oh I should thank You for that 🙂
Writerzblock said:
Hey I’ve been to Dilli Haat about 10 years ago and totally and completely loved it. It was just so beautiful. I hope I can go back some day.
Dew said:
Do visit it ….whenever you visit delhi next time….it’s absolutely great 🙂
Bikram said:
beautiful pictures .. so what all did you buy then
and phulkari’s reminds me back in village girls did and made them for their dowry ..
Dew said:
Thanks Bikram 🙂 I bot a lovely stole…with complete phulkari work and sum dress materials with kashmiri embroidery 🙂 🙂
My era said:
absolutely beautiful colors and I love those puppets 😀
Must have been a pleasure to shop at such a beautiful place 🙂
Dew said:
. yes..indeed a pleasure 🙂
25BAR said:
Delhi sure has some fantastic markets!
Dew said:
yeah… completely 🙂 wait for some of my chandni chownk pics 🙂
Pesto Sauce said:
Best part about Dilli Haat is the lovely food
Dew said:
Oh…yeah… they are awesome 🙂 that reminds me i have to go one last time there to eat n just EAT 😉
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