Crafts Council of Telangana announces Kausalyam 2026, celebrating India’s handmade heritage

Kausalyam 2026, organised by the Crafts Council of Telangana in collaboration with Gaurang Shah, will be held from July 14–16 at Anvaya Convention, Hyderabad. The five-yearly craft festival will showcase over 120 stalls, 75 textile studios, and unique cultural performances.

Hyderabad: The Crafts Council of Telangana (CCT) is set to host ‘Kausalyam 2026’ at Anvaya Convention, Financial District, formally kicking off on July 14 in the evening and concluding on July 16. Entry is free and is open to the public from 10 am to 7 pm.

Adding a cultural dimension to the experience are unique presentations such as ‘Sita Anveshana’, a Telugu-English leather puppetry performance, and ‘Virata Parvam’, an innovative Cheriyal Scroll storytelling experience enhanced through Augmented Reality.

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Organised once every five years in collaboration with textile revivalist Gaurang Shah, Kausalyam 2026 is a special fundraising initiative that brings together India’s textile traditions, handcrafted products, and artisan enterprises under one roof.

It brings together more than 75 textile studios and craft exhibitors and over 120 stalls showcasing exceptional handcrafted products and artisan collections from across the country.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore 40 curated handcrafted collections, alongside the Museum of Textiles apart from Conversations with Craftpreneurs, offering interactions with artisans, designers, and creative entrepreneurs. 

The proceeds from Kausalyam 2026 will support the revival and upliftment of the Bharoon Embroidery Cluster and other initiatives.