Surajkund Crafts Mela 2011

Bellevision Media Network

Faridabad, Haryana, 11 February 2011: Surajkund is the annual fair to find the finest handlooms, handicrafts, authentic fragrances and flavours of the Indian cuisines. More than 400 national and State awardee craftpersons from across India and SAARC nations participate in this crafts mela. A few stills from the ongoing 25th Surajkund Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana. The 15 days long fair is on from 01st to 15th February 2011.

 

Tajikistan artists in colourful ethnic costumes add to the vibrant mood at the Surajkund Crafts Mela

 

Artist from Tajikistan purchase crafty cups at the Surajkund Crafts Mela on Monday.

 

An artist from Andhra Pradesh presents a flower to a Thai artist at the 15-day long fair.

 

A foreign tourist tries her hand at a spinning wheel displayed at the Chaupal.

 

Miss Universe, Jimena Ximena Navarrete Rosete purchase bangles from a stall at the fair.

 

Artists from Ujbekistan amuse themselves with a prop used by Punjabi artists.

 

A child artist from West Bengal is unable to contain the excitement at the fair, which will showcase the best of cultural programmes from across the country.

 

A foreigner sits in a giant shoe model to pose for a photo on Wednesday.

 

Chhau dance being performed by the Jharkhand artists at the Mela.

 

Folk artists click pictures at the Surajkund Crafts Mela.

 

Artist from Uzbekistan pose with another artist dressed up as Lord Krishna at the fair that attracted 80,000 visitors during the first 5 days alone.

 

A foreigner enjoying traditional bioscope at the Mela.

 

Artists from Andhra Pradesh, the official theme State of 2011 look on.

 

Artists from Orissa add colour to the Surajkund Crafts Mela.

 

Artists from Thailand perform in front of a replica of Charminar.

 

Sri Lankan artists perform at a Chaupal on Saturday.

 

Artists from Patiala display typical Nihang’s martial art.

 

An artist of Uzbekistan performs at the Surajkund Crafts Mela.

- Agencies