The Shilpakutir provides space for artisans to practise woodworking, pottery, paper art, folk paintings, embroidery, knitting, and macramé. Each of the studios is equipped with professional quality materials and tools for craftspeople. The studio also provides workshops for visitors and local communities. The facilities are meant for mass production and the creation of products for…
Kala Batika exhibits exquisite pieces of artwork in ceramic, glass, clay, and stone created by renowned Nepali and international artists. This open-air museum seamlessly blends into UCV’s natural environment and is also a space for our artists-in-residence to showcase the work created during their time in Nawalpur.
Kala Dirgha is an aspirational art gallery that strives to become a centre of artistic excellence in the country. Artists, writers, and creatives can use this space to display the work they have developed either in residency at UCV or beyond. Set amidst greenery in a versatile indoor-outdoor setting, Kala Dirgha is a vital space…
As the name suggests, the Rangamanch (amphitheatre) encompasses two performing spaces: Leela Rangamanch and Kala Ghar Rangamanch. The Rangamanch is an open-air venue that is used for various programmes, cultural performances, and events. The walkways to both Rangamanch areas take visitors to an open-air museum through a route of lotus ponds and organic gardens.
The craft museum tells the story of Nepali artefacts through a visual narrative that brings to light the ancient, mediaeval, and modern eras of the ethnic group. Based on this concept of a timeline, the museum strives to showcase the relevance of history, demography, and socio-economic factors in the evolution of arts and crafts in…
“We support the local makers
and designers.”
Craft retail is carefully curated to sell authentic art and goods that are handmade within the Unnati premises. Made using skills and techniques that are passed down through generations, our products include home furnishings, decorative accessories, kitchen and bathroom amenities, and other lifestyle items. In the next phase of…