Set up in 1992, Shilparamam is a crafts village that promotes folk arts and crafts. The village, which is frequented by locals and tourists alike, was founded with the objective to create an environment where the arts can flourish. Shilparamam is home to art galleries that display handicrafts of local artisans such as jewellery, handloom etc. It also houses museums like the Rock Museum and Village Museum. While the Rock Museum showcases natural geological formations, the Village Museum has dioramas of village life and culture. Along with giving artists a space to perform and display their art, Shilparamam also provides for a commercial space where they can sell their products. Located in HITEC City, it is a microcosm of village and folk culture. Other facilities at Shilparamam include a library, a multipurpose auditorium and a research and design centre.
