Craftsmanship & produce beyond compare
Embark on a journey through time with traditional pottery and terracotta crafts that blend practicality with artistry. The skilled potters of Goa create exquisite flower garden pots, bowls adorned with intricate floral designs, and figurines of different themes. As you stroll through the lively markets, you'll encounter a range of local artistry offering you a choice from glassware, pottery, fabric, a scintillating choice of vegetables and fruits – especially the Moira Bananas, spices. As they say that ‘at these traditional and/or weekly markets of Goa one can purchase a pin in the household section to a cow in the cattle section’.
If you are lucky, you can pick up many antiques from these weekly markets at a throw away price, if you use your skills to bargain properly!
Witness the craft of brass metal casting, an art passed down through generations, cherished for its hereditary basis. Brass artisans in Goa fashion awe-inspiring multi armed brass lamps and other varieties used for religious purposes, elegant candle stands, resplendent temple towers, and enchanting church bells; each brass creation narrates a tale of Goa's rich cultural heritage.
Unearth the beauty of exquisite wooden Lacquer ware (Chittari Art) and wood turning, where masterful craftsmen produce exceptional items like cradles, baby carts, and toys. These pieces, primarily used in Hindu families during religious occasions, boast unparalleled elegance and artistry, reflecting the deep-rooted traditions of Goa and can be seen preserved in household, Hindu & Christian alike, dating to a century or two of use. As a matter of fact, the entire crafting of the wooden altars at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Goa were carved by Hindu artisans.
