Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav 2026 in Mysuru from July 3 to July 12

Published 2 July 2026 · india

The Industrial Extension Cottage (INDEXT-C), Government of Gujarat, is organising the ‘Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav-2026’ at JSS Mysore Urban Haat on Ring Road in Mysuru from

The Industrial Extension Cottage (INDEXT-C), Government of Gujarat, is organising the ‘Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav-2026’ at JSS Mysore Urban Haat on Ring Road in Mysuru from Friday, July 3, to July 12. The exhibition-cum-sale, which seeks to showcase Gujarat’s rich artisanal heritage in Mysuru, marks the 11th consecutive edition of the event in the city, reflecting its sustained success and popularity since its inception in 2016, according to a press statement issued by the organisers. The utsav aims to provide a direct marketing platform for traditional artisans from Gujarat, enabling them to showcase, demonstrate, and sell their handcrafted products while enhancing their livelihood opportunities.

More than 100 master craftsmen and artisans from various regions of Gujarat will participate in the event. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore an extensive collection of authentic handloom and handicraft products, including embroidery and mirror work, zari-zardosi craft, beadwork and jewellery, traditional chaniya choli, bandhani and tie-dye products, leather crafts, agate (Akik) stonework, jute and coir products, appliqué work, bamboo and cane articles, wooden and metal crafts, home décor and furnishing items, fashion accessories, and lifestyle products, among others. A special attraction of the exhibition will be live demonstrations by award-winning artisans and practitioners of rare and languishing crafts, offering visitors an opportunity to witness traditional craftsmanship firsthand.

The event will also feature a dedicated Kutch Craft Gallery, showcasing the rich and distinctive craft traditions of the Kutch region, including Kutchi embroidery, Ajrakh block printing, Bandhej, shawls, and other heritage crafts. A three-day traditional Gujarati cultural programme will be organised from July 3 to July 5, in collaboration with the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat. The programme will feature traditional Gujarati Ras-Garba performances, Kutchi Ras-Garba by Zankar Dance Academy, Bhuj, Kutch, Tippani Folk Dance by Bhavani Tippani Lok Nrutya Mandal, Junagadh, and live performances celebrating Gujarat’s rich folk and cultural traditions, the statement said.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on July 3, at JSS Mysore Urban Haat and will remain open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on all days of the utsav. Entry and parking will be free for all visitors, the statement added.