An installation of a hand, made of newspaper, at the Sargaalaya Arts and Crafts Village at Iringal in Kozhikode as part of the international arts and crafts festival that began on December 23, 2026.
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A variety of installations, including a huge country boat, a newspaper ‘hand’ displaying various types of handicrafts, a tin sculpture of a labourer couple, and a selfie point depicting an Aranmula metal mirror, are among the first things that attract visitors to the Sargaalaya Arts and Crafts Village.
The 13th edition of the Sargaalaya International Arts and Crafts Festival began on Tuesday (December 23, 2025) and has already drawn crowds to the stalls.
Viji A.P. from Ottappalam with her dry flowers made from a variety of materials at the festival.
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K. Ragesh
The festival features a flower show, a tourism talk show, and a tourism expo, along with a handloom theme stall by students of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Kannur, and a handloom fashion contest. The main attraction is the 100 stalls showcasing products from 15 countries and most Indian States.
Allen from Taiwan with his seed garlands at the festival.
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K. Ragesh
Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas will inaugurate the festival on Thursday (December 25, 2025) at 6 p.m. The festival will conclude on January 11, 2026.
Published – December 25, 2025 12:59 am IST
