Kerala Arts & Crafts Village - Art center in Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam - Thiruvananthapuram, India

Must visit place for everyone who loves art and craft works, especially those which are indigenous to our own Kerala. The whole ambience is endearing, with a calming music playing in the background all throughout. There were numerous shops displaying the handicrafts done using wood, paper quills, clay, coconut husk, terracotta, thread, jute, dry flowers, glass arts, paintings, ivory, bronze and what not! Everything under one roof, indeed!! Such a soothing experience to watch these art works, and the dedication and craftsmanship deserve big applause!! Great collection available to buy and these would be perfect for home decors, though prices are a bit high it is reasonable considering the effort spent on the handmade products. Staff/Artists are very friendly with a smiling face and they explain the art works and about the materials used for intricate detailing in their works. There is a peak point on top (you can drive your way up) where you can watch the horizon, best time to visit is towards evening, where one can enjoy the slow breeze amid the greenery. Alongside is an amphitheatre and a small children's park too. There is a restaurant also where food was really good. The place is beautifully constructed and maintained exquisitely. Really clean and not a speck of dust anywhere. Overall really nice experience visiting this place, for an evening outing and also to buy beautiful genuine art works, worth having to beautify your home!!

Here in the Kerala Arts & Crafts Village, you can soak your soul in multiple variants of divinity both inside and outside the studios. You can meet the artists in person and converse and chat with nature & flowers. The village itself is a rare piece of careful craftsmanship & brilliant artistry. Don't forget to visit the sunset view point up there behind the village overlooking the village premises & the nearby Arabian Ocean.(vehicles are allowed up to the top). Make sure that you keep at least 4 hours for the visit, while the village is best enjoyed as a full-day family spot. Yes, you have a nice restaurant right at the middle of the village just like you have your stomach in the middle of your body. While the studios form the strong feet on which the village sprints , the view point forms the forehead of the village with its third eye focused on the infinite possibilities ahead.

More than 20 art and craft studios located here and the artists them selves show you the artwork and story behind it The architecture is such that each studio feels welcoming and has its own presence It's a must visit place for art and craft lovers to visit, interact, and contribute. Almost all variety of carats from kerala as well as outside states are present and reasonable rates to purchase This village also has children's park sunset point and very good restaurant, restaurant is very good and they make fresh and delicious food. Very good for photography, events photography and more with additional charges Entry fees to visit are 100 rs for adults and 50 rs for kids

It's a desirable bouquet of handicrafts and traditional arts and crafts, in wood,stone, coire, handloom,quill, leather and metal art. The artisans create them with great passion and hard work. There is also an art gallery comprising of young creators and painters. Please do visit this very artistic and creative place. Thank you

Anything you say about this place will be less.... Just wonderful, you must visit this place to know what's inside... Nicely maintained and lot of handicrafts, I am sure you will not return empty... There is something of interest for everyone...

Open between 10AM and 7PM, yet consider visiting before 4 AM since the time needed to completely cover most would be around 3 hours including the viewpoints and other natural attractions. Well maintained premises, with adequate facilities for food, toilets and entertainment. The classy feel inside, boosted by an ambient light is most enjoyable during the evening. Arts and crafts sold here are top tier in quality. If needed, the manufacturing process would be explained in a very friendly manner by their staff. This would be a good choice for purchase in case of someone who is about to build a new home and needs the perfect rich furnishing, all found in one place. Only drawback is that cost is a bit in the high side, yet it is not much of a deal considering the, time and money which is needed to find each and everything separately outside. Overall a great experience

Amazing place. Was pleasantly surprised by how well the place was kept. We had no clue of the existence of such an awesome arts and crafts village. Everything is clean and proper and clearly indicated. The artisans are eager to talk to the guests and ready to share their passion and knowledge. The entry fees is 100 rupees and if you carry camera it is 250 or so

A go-to place for arts and crafts lovers just to enjoy the wide variety of exhibits, interact with the artists, purchase, and take back some memories home! The place is not fully fledged the time we visited, some construction work was still in progress. Thoughtful inclusions like kids play area, congerence halls, fine dining restaurants, open air auditorium, etc. makes the facility stand out and helps attract a variety of crowd in near future and years to come! A bit more of helping hands/guides in navigating the property would have been a nice addition.