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Keralam Arts and Crafts Village

Keralam Arts and Crafts Village at Vellar near Kovalam is a major cultural attraction showcasing Keralam’s craft traditions in a working artisan environment. The 8.5-acre campus includes studios, galleries, handloom and craft displays, an emporium and event spaces. Visitors can watch skilled makers at work, learn about traditional techniques and purchase authentic craft products directly.

DistrictThiruvananthapuram
PIN Code695527
Place NameKeralam Arts and Crafts Village
Place TypeCultural Centre
LocalityVellar
TalukThiruvananthapuram

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About Keralam Arts and Crafts Village

Keralam Arts and Crafts Village is an initiative of Keralam Tourism located at Vellar near Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram. Official tourism information describes an 8.5-acre cultural campus created to preserve, demonstrate and market traditional, folk and ethnic crafts. Visitors can explore craft studios, handloom activity, art and exhibition spaces, an emporium, performance and event facilities, and areas where artisans demonstrate the skills behind finished products.

The attraction is particularly useful for understanding Keralam traditions such as handloom weaving, mural art, wood and metal work, coir-based crafts and other forms of artisanship without separating the objects from the people who make them. The official KACV address is Vellar, Venganoor, Thiruvananthapuram 695527. Administrative mapping places Venganoor in Thiruvananthapuram taluk.

The village is close to Kovalam, so it can be combined easily with beach, lighthouse and coastal sightseeing.

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Keralam Arts and Crafts Village at Vellar near Kovalam is an 8.5-acre cultural campus in Thiruvananthapuram where visitors can experience artisan studios, handloom, craft traditions, galleries and direct craft shopping.

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Nammude Keralam Last checked 2026-09-09

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  • Visit during published entry hours and allow enough daylight for your return journey.

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  • Avoid restricted, slippery, flooded or poorly lit areas, and never cross a closed access point.

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