Tribal artisans to showcase their traditional products

Visakhapatnam residents will get an opportunity to explore India’s tribal art and craftsmanship as Aadi Bazaar opens on RK Beach Road from November 15. The 10-day exhibition and sale will bring together around 40 tribal artisans from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and other States.

The event is being organised by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), Regional Office for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, under the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It is part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations.

Artisans will display and sell a variety of traditional products, including handicrafts, handlooms, paintings, jewellery, home furnishings and other indigenous items reflecting the cultural traditions of tribal communities.

Direct platform for tribal producers

Aadi Bazaar aims to connect tribal artisans directly with customers and provide them with wider opportunities to market their products. By bringing their work to a public exhibition, the initiative seeks to help artisans reach new buyers and receive better returns.

Visitors will also be able to interact with the artisans, understand the techniques behind their work and learn more about the traditions associated with different tribal communities.

Where and when to visit

The exhibition will be held on RK Beach Road, opposite the YMCA and Bay View Hotel, from November 15 to 24. Entry is free for the public throughout the 10-day event.

For Visakhapatnam residents and visitors, the bazaar offers an opportunity to explore traditional tribal products and support the livelihoods of artisans while experiencing India's diverse cultural heritage.