Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation

Lepakshi Handicrafts

Public Sector Undertaking overview
Formed	1982
Type	Handicraft
Jurisdiction	Andhra Pradesh, India
Headquarters	Gandhinagar, Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Motto	An Endless Collection
Parent department	Handicrafts Development Corporation, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Website	www.lepakshihandicrafts.gov.in/index.html/

Lepakshi Handicrafts is a unit of Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. which is an agency of Government of Andhra Pradesh established in 1982 to develop, preserve, and promote the tradition of craftsmanship in Andhra Pradesh. ^[1]

History

Lepakshi Handicrafts was set up in the year 1982 for the promotion, development and marketing of handicrafts. It also undertakes welfare activities for the benefit of the artisans. ^[2]

Products

Kondapalli toys, Kalamkari paintings, Bobbili veena, Etikoppaka toys, Leather puppets and Wood works.

References

1. Staff Reporter (21 December 2013). "Lepakshi handicrafts expo draws good crowds". The Hindu– via www.thehindu.com.
2. "Lepakshi Handicrafts". Archived from the original on 10 March 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2018.