lokotsav In Goa
◇ The cultural program takes center stage at Lokotsav, featuring a splendid array of traditional dance and music performances.One of Goa's most celebrated cultural events is Lokotsav, a 9-day extravaganza celebrating local arts, crafts, and traditions. In the recent Goa Lokotsav 2023, nearly 600 artists and 800 craftsmen from across India took part, making it a highly anticipated art fair.
This festival brings together the exquisite handicrafts of India, offering Goans a splendid opportunity to witness the creation of these beautiful pieces. Some artists even demonstrate their talents, adding to the enriching experience
Lokotsav 2023 featured artistes from various states, including Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, and, of course, Goa, who presented folk music and dances, showcasing the talent from their respective regions.
Rooted in the traditional Hindu festival of Navaratri, celebrated throughout India to commemorate the triumph of goa.
☆Proformance at lokotsav
Indeed, Lokotsav serves as a splendid showcase for Goa's abundant arts and crafts heritage. Visitors can explore a wide array of traditional arts and crafts, including pottery, weaving, jewelry making, and many more, all on display during the festival.
Numerous skilled artists and craftspeople participate in the event, offering their exquisite creations for sale. This presents an excellent opportunity for attendees to acquire a one-of-a-kind piece of Goan art or craft as a cherished souvenir of their visit to the festival.
Indeed, Lokotsav serves as a splendid showcase for Goa's abundant arts and crafts heritage. Visitors can explore a wide array of traditional arts and crafts, including pottery, weaving, jewelry making, and many more, all on display during the festival.
▪ Sea shell handcrafts
Goa is known for its beaches, churches, and handicrafts.
Yes, you read it right.
Seashell craft of Goa is one of these delicate arts that connects the parts of the ocean to those of our land.
The seashell craft of Goa dates back to the Portuguese occupation of Goa.
From there it developed into the beautiful handicraft practice as we know it today.
This form of art uses the shells shed by marine animals.
These shells are used to create various artwork and eye-catching objects of use.
▪ Handloom
A ‘handloom’ is a loom that is used to weave cloth without the use of any electricity. Hand weaving is done on pit looms or frame looms generally located in weavers’ homes. Weaving is primarily the interlacing of two sets of yarn – the warp (length) and the weft (width). The equipment that facilitates this interlacing is the loom
The handloom experience (soft, comfortable and durable) is due to the human handling of the yarn in the weaving process. As a result, yarn and the fabric are much less stressed and damaged. Hand woven cotton is known for its breathability as compared to mill made cotton. This implies that it allows more air penetration making it cooler, softer and more absorbent. It keeps you cooler in summers and warm in winters.
▪ Knitting
Knitting is a method for production of textile fabrics by interlacing yarn loops with loops of the same or other yarns. It is used to create many types of garments. Knitting may be done by hand or by machine.
Knitting creates stitches: loops of yarn in a row, either flat or in the round (tubular). There are usually many active stitches on the knitting needle at one time. Knitted fabric consists of a number of consecutive rows of connected loops that intermesh with the next and previous rows. As each row is formed, each newly created loop is pulled through one or more loops from the prior row and placed on the gaining needle so that the loops from the prior row can be pulled off the other needle without unraveling.
▪ Oxidised and handmade jewelry
Oxidised jewellery is silver jewellery that has been purposefully oxidised by a jeweller to create a strong, black patina. For those who like a bit of chemistry it's a reaction between silver and sulphur to form a silver sulphide layer on the surface of the metal.Oxidized jewelry is popular for its unique, rustic appearance and is often used to create intricate, bohemian-style or vintage-inspired pieces. Some popular styles of oxidized jewelry include oxidised silver rings, oxidised silver earrings, and oxidised pendants.
The customizability of handmade jewelry creates the opportunity to make a piece of jewelry deeply personal. Handmade modern heirlooms and gifts will tell a deeper story. The quality of them will enable them to thrive through generations of owners.Fashioned using handheld tools, raw metals (sometimes other materials too) and without the aid of premade parts, handmade jewellery is created by jewellery artisans across the globe with their bare hands. This type of artisan jewellery, made by hand and not a machine takes time to be made.
▪ Kashmiri sarees
▪ Clay crafts
The handmade mud art is a traditional mural artwork of Kutch, Gujarat. Also known as the Chittar Kaam, Lippan Kaam, or Mud wall art, this art form converts mud into beautiful and vibrant murals and wall hangings.
▪ Handicrafts bags
From another corner of the country, Manipur sent a piece of itself to Goa through the hands of Presley Ngasainao and her beautiful collection of hand-woven and hand-embroidered bags that are made using water reed grass.
This is a traditional handicraft from Manipur and can even can be washed,” With so many pretty bags to choose from, one might just end up broke as the choice is just mind-boggling and too enticing!This is a very long process, and there are so many girls involved in making it happen. We have to first grow the grass that will be harvested six months later,” she says.
She also sells black stone pottery, the traditional cookware from Manipur
▪ Klohapuri chappals
Klohapuri chappals are incredibly comfortable, soft, cost-effective, and durable. Transitioning to traditional Kolhapuri chappals is highly advised if you suffer from foot and sole painThe Kolhapuri chappal (footwear) is the world famous handcrafted footwear which was initially designed in the Kolhapur town of Maharashtra state in India. These handmade leather footwear are tanned by using vegetable dyes.
▪Lac bangles
Hyderabad – Lad bazaar in old city is the main production center for lac bangles. The craft was originated over 500 years ago during Mughal period. Lac bangles were worn by women in the royal households, which were decorated with precious stones as a symbol of royalty. The craft flourished over the decades and patronized by many royal families.
The bangles of different sizes and unique designs are created according to the latest trend. Lac bangles of Hyderabad are very popular. Motif designs are created according to the festive occasions as per the market demand.
The lac bangles are made in a variety of ways. They are made plain with a smooth surface with a variety of colours.
They also experiment with colors in stripes, mostly slanted ones. The designs change according to occasion as well. For example, a bride’s bangles would be different in design than an unmarried girl’s or a married woman’s. These are made in a large variety of sizes and are often custom made as well.
▪Stone painting
•Painting on stones
Why paint on paper when you can paint on stones? Nature is full of them, and they won't cost you a thing. You can find stones in so many different shapes and sizes that decorating them will never be boring. Some stones already look like things we know, while others require a little paint, markers and decorations. Painting on stones is a cosy activity that can keep the whole family busy – whether you're a child, young or old. This activity is especially fun.
Ideas for painting on stones
You’ve probably strolled past many colourful stones on your walks. They've often been painted to look like animals, while other times, sweet messages have been written on them. Seeing these small treasures placed around the countryside can bring some joy to passers-by like yourself. And perhaps it's got you thinking that you'd like to paint on stones yourself, but just need some inspiration.
▪ An absolute foods
For food lovers, Lokotsav is nothing short of a paradise, with its delectable selection of Goan dishes and dishes from all over India as well.
From the Rajasthani kachori, dahivada, churma ladoo, hot monster jalebi, gulab jamun topped with or without rabri, kulfi, coconut-based sweets, visitors are in for a delightful culinary journey through the flavors. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply eager to try something new, the festival presents the perfect opportunity to savor the authentic taste food all India.
From Rajasthan and Haryana to Jharkhand and Goa — the rich variety of foods from across the country is represented at the Lok Utsav. Among the most interesting is the stall from Lucknow, which is known for its variety of sweets like the kulfi and rasmalai. “We buy and use local ingredients from Goa, but the recipe is from our hometown. In winter, we have a special dish in Lucknow that is called malai makhan, but we can’t make it here since even in January, it is quite warm here in Goa. But we have some special kulfi this year, which has been made with a lot of dry fruits and nuts,” says Shrishankar Agarwal, who runs the stall at the festival. The specialties on offer include chaat, rasmalai, jalebi and aloo tikki While the stalls from other states were selling their local delicacies, the Goan stalls had ras omelette and bhajas, which drew big crowds.
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