Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation

Lepakshi Handicrafts
Public Sector Undertaking overview
Formed 1982
Type Handicraft
Jurisdiction Andhra Pradesh, India
Headquarters Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Motto An Endless Collection
Parent department Handicrafts Development Corporation, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Website www.lepakshihandicrafts.gov.in/index.html/

Lepakshi Handicrafts is a unit of Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. which is an agency of Government of Andhra Pradesh established in 1982 to develop, preserve and promote the rich tradition of exquisite craftsmanship of Andhra Pradesh.[1]

History

Lepakshi Handicrafts was set up in the year 1982 for the promotion, development and marketing of handicrafts. It also undertake welfare activities for the benefit of the artisans.[2]

Products

Kondapalli toys, Kalamkari paintings, Bobbili veena, Etikoppaka toys, Leather puppets and Wood works.

References

  1. ↑ Reporter, Staff; Reporter, Staff (21 December 2013). "Lepakshi handicrafts expo draws good crowds" – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. ↑ "Lepakshi Handicrafts". Retrieved 2018-03-11.
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