If you’re looking beyond the usual retail experience and prefer discovering handcrafted pieces with a story behind them, Dastkaarii Season 17 deserves a spot on your calendar. Slated for August 8 & 9, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Lucknow, this Handicrafts & Lifestyle Exhibition brings together almost 60 curated exhibitors from across India, making it an ideal stop for festive shopping and thoughtful finds.

What to Expect
Whether you’re looking for handcrafted sarees, designer suits, artisan jewellery, bags, silver articles, home décor, gifting collections, children’s wear or wellness products, there’s something for every kind of shopper.

Some brands to look out for:
• Bhaaav: A cultural clothing brand that celebrates artists by transforming their original artworks into wearable fashion
• Brahmi Jewellery: Revivalist of legacy jewellery
• Prathvi Rakhi: Brings eco-friendly rakhis in pure silver and gold.
• Yashna: Brings handcrafted wooden clutches, handbags, & demi-fine jewellery
• House of Ada: 92.5 Certified silver jewellery
• Saumy Design Studio: Hand-crocheted bags, flowers, keepsakes and more
• Tiare by Tanya: Beautifully hand-painted sarees, suits, kaftans, tops and more
• Vijay Jutti Maker: Brings you authentic Punjabi juttis
• Madhura Vasan: Specializing in beautifully hand embroidered suits and sarees
• Touch of Silver: Pure silver décor pieces and festive essentials
• Also check out: Pavitra, Saumy Design Studio, Trikaala, Banarasiya, Silai Machine, Millennial Exports, VarshaFame, Katt, Nail – The Art by Shalini Tahlani and many others

More Than Just Shopping
Shopping may be the main attraction, but Dastkaarii is about much more. Their ‘Creative Adda’ this year invites visitors to witness live calligraphy, portrait sketching and painting demonstrations, while also participating in hands-on craft workshops. It’s a refreshing way to make your visit even more memorable, and perhaps head home with a handcrafted keepsake of your own.

So block your calendar, round up your shopping partners and save the details:
Details
Date: August 8 & 9, 2026
Location: Hotel Hilton Garden Inn, Gomtinagar
Timings: 11 am to 9 pm
Entry: Free
