Craft Villages In Maharashtra That Keep Traditions Alive

One of India's most industrialised states and home to a plethora of craft villages that continue to thrive in their pristine artisanal glory, many of which date back centuries, is Maharashtra. These craft villages are pivotal in the preservation of indigenous knowledge systems and sustainable livelihoods, especially for marginalised rural communities. Ranging from the intricate silver filigree work of Hupari to the extensive handloom traditions of Paithan, each of these villages exhibit the continuity of Maharashtra's craft heritage through local clusters, skill transmission and institutional support.