exploring the city
discover the arts & handicrafts of india
Delhi has a buzzing art scene. Works by Indian masters have been fetching impressive sums at prestigious European art auctions recently, and interest in art has burgeoned in the capital. The India Habitat Centre, Triveni Kala Sangam and several private galleries regularly host art exhibitions of paintings, pottery, sculptures, photographic art and prints by many up-and-coming artists.
The National Gallery of Modern Art housed in the former residence of the Maharajah of Jaipur is also well worth a visit. It houses a vast art collection which includes paintings, graphics and sculpture dating from the mid-19th century through the current day.
Over the centuries, Indian artisans including weavers, carvers, masons and potters have created a diverse range of products for everyday use that are beautiful, as well as practical. At different times of the year, artisans display their wares and demonstrate the process of creating their handicrafts in the city’s many famous bazaars. The Craft Museum is another interesting destination to wile away an afternoon.
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Visiting Delhi's markets and bazaars offers the full spectrum of local culture and colour, and captures the photogenic appeal for which India is famed. In narrow lanes where bargaining is practiced with the fervour of a national sport, street stalls jostle for space, offering a boisterous charm and character all of their own. Delhi also provides upmarket luxury retail destinations where top Indian designers display their talent in exclusive boutiques.