About Shilparamam
Arts, Crafts & Cultural Village
Shilparamam literally translates into Crafts Village. Shilparamam exists to keep craft relevant — to people in general, so that craft and thereby culture can become a part of daily life, and to artisans for whom crafts are more than a mere livelihood. Shilparamam Society under the Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Andhra Pradesh is a registered body mandated to keep alive State's arts, crafts, culture and other cultural aspects through promotion, preservation and popularization. Andhra Pradesh's vibrant Shilparamams truly came alive in the fiscal year 2024-25, drawing an impressive 13,59,750 visitors into their embrace.
Our Objectives
- Create sustainable livelihoods for artisan community & preserving cultural traditions in myriad ways.
- Establish Centres of Visual arts, creativity, crafts and culture to create awareness about the arts and crafts of Andhra Pradesh while creating a showcase of national handicraft to the people of Andhra Pradesh.
- Set up craft villages where tourists and locals can have an immersive experience of Indian arts, crafts and culture, while creating conducive environment for preservation of national crafts and involving general public, especially women in the preservation of traditional arts and crafts.
- Provide technical/ marketing/ development/ skill upgradation or any other training to the crafts persons of any establishment or enterprise of any description whatsoever which is likely to facilitate or accelerate the development of arts & crafts etc.
- Support artisans with means, resources and technical and managerial assistance to enable them to develop and improve their methods of manufacture, management, marketing and techniques of production, thereby improving their livelihood opportunities.
- Collaborate with State and National agencies etc. - both Government and Non-Government agencies for promotion and preservation of Handicrafts, Handlooms traditions and other Cultural aspects.
Testimonials
“Shilparamam is a vibrant celebration of our culture. Every visit is a new experience!”
“A must-visit for art lovers. The crafts and performances are truly mesmerizing.”
“My family and I cherish every moment spent here. The atmosphere is so welcoming!”
“An absolute delight to witness such incredible talent and rich heritage.”
“Shilparamam is a vibrant celebration of our culture. Every visit is a new experience!”
“A must-visit for art lovers. The crafts and performances are truly mesmerizing.”
“My family and I cherish every moment spent here. The atmosphere is so welcoming!”
“An absolute delight to witness such incredible talent and rich heritage.”
The Andhra Pradesh Shilparamam
Arts, Crafts & Cultural Society
Sri. N. Chandrababu Naidu
Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Sri Kandula Durgesh
Honourable Minister for Tourism, Culture & Cinematography
Smt. Chereddy Manjula Reddy
Chairperson, AP Shilparamam Society
Sri Ajay Jain, IAS
Special Chief Secretary to Government, YAT&C (T) Dept.
Sri V. Swami Naidu
Chief Executive Officer, AP Shilparamam Society