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Kerala Arts and Crafts Village (KACV)

Veganoor, near Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Kerala handloom, woodcraft and metalwork by resident artisans

What you’ll find

What Kerala Arts and Crafts Village (KACV) is known for

Kerala Arts and Crafts Village occupies an 8.5-acre campus in Veganoor, near Kovalam, where more than 100 resident artisans work in wood, metal, and handloom traditions such as Chendamangalam, Balaramapuram, and Kuthampully weaving. Its Curated Emporium sells finished pieces from these craftspeople, and visitors can also commission work directly from the studios.