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Sawantwadi is one of
the proud heritage town of india which has a distinction of preserving
its own rich tradition and handicraft. Situated on the southernmost
point of Sindhudurgh this elite heritage destination is entry point
from tourist place Goa. Its main attractions are heritage properties.
Moti Talav (Lake) & hooden Toys. |
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This land is charming
in every detail & graceful Moti talav is like a feather in the cap
of Sawantwadi. Which resides in enchanting landscape formed by pleasing
green hills all around. Today newly renovated garden near talav
beckons tourist. Boating facility is also available in the lake
for water sports lovers. |
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Sawantwadi specialises
in wooden craft. Its wooden toys, bamboo Craft, Pottery Art, traditional
Art Paintings & Carved Bison Horns are world famous. Since 250 years
it adds to the glory of Sawantwadi. |
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Hand made Ganifa Cards
of Sawantwadi remembers everyone about bygone era. This cards are
made from circular pieces of paper on which intricate designs of
Dashavtar ( Ten Avtars of God Vishnu) are hand painted.Each card
pack contains 120 hand painted cards housed in equally colourful
box. History says that this cards arrived in Sawantwadi 350 years
ago, when Bhosle, Royal Family of Goa settled here after fleeing
from portuguese regime there. The Bhosles brought several artisians
along with them who were versed in woodcarving & paintings. This
families survived mainly by supplying handicraft items to the royal
families. In 1961 there were 45 such families though six such families
still live in Sawantwadi today. |
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Shilpa Gram is another
major project taking shape in Sawantwadi. It will be craft village
where local manufacturers will manufacture handicrafts & tourist
will be able to watch them manufacturing craft & will also to purchese
them. Besides this Ampi Theatre for performing local arts & lake
side accomodation is also being developed by M.T.D.C. |
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