The natural harbour at Goa made it a strategic location and a base for a flourishing sea trade. Traditional skills such as making fishing nets, ropes, mats baskets, boats, and roof and wall coverings from coconut fronds evolved from the livelihood of the people and their environment. After the rule of Adil Shah of Bijapur, Goa finally passed into the hands of Portuguese in the 16th century who came to India following the spice route and brought with them new religious ideas. They made it the capital of their eastern empire. Goa remained an important Portuguese colony till 1961 leaving a significant influence on the arts and crafts of the state. The Portuguese introduced craft like lace and crochet, candle making, wood and ivory carving on furniture and statuettes. After the integration of Goa into India as a union territory and later an independent state in 1987, the 105km coastline dotted with innumerable palm-fringed beaches attracted tourism. Crafts like seashell work, embossed metal work, terracotta evolved as a response to tourism. Portrayed as easy going and relaxed, the Goans are connoisseurs of food and music taking pride in their folk dances and annual festivals such as the carnival (held four days before Lent) and Shigmo (a full moon pre-Vedic festival).
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Glitters Category : Fashion Accessories
Shop No.4, Neurecar Building, Mg Road,Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+91-0832-2230416, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9822130700
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Contact Person : Mr Vikas
Glitters Category : Festive Decorations
Shop No.4, Neurecar Building, Mg Road,Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+91-0832-2230416, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9822130700
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Contact Person : Mr Vikas
Goa Handicrafts Rural and Smallscale Ind DEV Co Ltd Category : Tribal Crafts
Craft Complex, Naugi Nagar,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2228157, 2226448, 2226447, 2228151, Fax:+(91)-(832)-2228158,+(91)-(832)-2228158,Mobile: +(91)-9423056131, 9850429650, 9423056132
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Contact Person : Mr Gurudas Gaonkar/Mr.Nikhil Desai
Goa Handicrafts Rural and Smallscale Ind DEV Co Ltd Category : Needle Work
Craft Complex, Naugi Nagar,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2228157, 2226448, 2226447, 2228151, Fax:+(91)-(832)-2228158,+(91)-(832)-2228158,Mobile: +(91)-9423056131, 9850429650, 9423056132
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Contact Person : Mr Gurudas Gaonkar/Mr.Nikhil Desai
Goa Handicrafts Rural And Smallscale Ind DEV Co Ltd Category : Fashion Accessories
Craft Complex, Naugi Nagar,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2228157, 2226448, 2226447, 2228151, Fax:+(91)-(832)-2228158,+(91)-(832)-2228158,Mobile: +(91)-9423056131, 9850429650, 9423056132
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Contact Person : Mr Gurudas Gaonkar/Mr.Nikhil Desai
Heirlooms Category : Tribal Crafts
13,Junta House, 18th June Road,Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2224788, Fax:,,Mobile: 9326112163
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Contact Person : Sam Cardozo,Judy Cardozo
Heirlooms Category : Natural Fibre And Ecofriendly Crafts
13,Junta House, 18th June Road,Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2224788, Fax:,,Mobile: 9326112163
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Contact Person : Sam Cardozo,Judy Cardozo
Heirlooms Category : Festive Decorations
13,Junta House, 18th June Road,Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2224788, Fax:,,Mobile: 9326112163
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Contact Person : Sam Cardozo,Judy Cardozo
Heirlooms Category : Needle Work
13,Junta House, 18th June Road,Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2224788, Fax:,,Mobile: 9326112163
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Contact Person : Sam Cardozo,Judy Cardozo
Heirlooms Category : Fashion Accessories
13,Junta House, 18th June Road,Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2224788, Fax:,,Mobile: 9326112163
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Contact Person : Sam Cardozo,Judy Cardozo
Kohinoor House Of Treasure Category : Needle Work
14 Shiv Towers Patto Plaza, Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2438341,2438342,2479072, Fax:,,Mobile:
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Contact Person : Mr.Satish Mathoor
Kohinoor House Of Treasure Category : Festive Decorations
14 Shiv Towers Patto Plaza, Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2438341,2438342,2479072, Fax:,,Mobile:
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Contact Person : Mr.Satish Mathoor
Kohinoor House Of Treasure Category : Fashion Accessories
14 Shiv Towers Patto Plaza, Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2438341,2438342,2479072, Fax:,,Mobile:
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Contact Person : Mr. Satish Mathoor
Madal Bal Goa Exports Pvt Ltd Category : Festive Decorations
F/1,Sri Chinmoy Apartment, Miramar, Lane 1,St Mary Colony,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2465942, 2463662, Fax:+(91)-(832)-2463143,+(91)-(832)-2463143,Mobile: +(91)-9890949827
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Contact Person : Mr Prakash Takkekar
Madal Bal Goa Exports Pvt Ltd Category : Fashion Accessories
F/1,Sri Chinmoy Apartment, Miramar, Lane 1,St Mary Colony,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2465942, 2463662, Fax:+(91)-(832)-2463143,+(91)-(832)-2463143,Mobile: +(91)-9890949827
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Contact Person : Mr Prakash Takkekar
Madal Bal Goa Exports Pvt Ltd Category : Tribal Crafts
F/1,Sri Chinmoy Apartment, Miramar, Lane 1,St Mary Colony,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2465942, 2463662, Fax:+(91)-(832)-2463143,+(91)-(832)-2463143,Mobile: +(91)-9890949827
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Contact Person : Mr Prakash Takkekar
Maganlal Handicrafts Category : Festive Decorations
Velho Building, Opp.municipal Garden,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2224125, Fax:0832-2224125,0832-2224125,Mobile:
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Contact Person : Ketan Maganlal
Maganlal Handicrafts Category : Needle Work
Velho Building, Opp.municipal Garden,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2224125, Fax:0832-2224125,0832-2224125,Mobile:
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Contact Person : Ketan Maganlal
Smita Art Effects Category : Fashion Accessories
Next To Smita Video, Stinez,, Next Gomantak Press Below Khawte Hospital, Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2223635, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9326773000
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Contact Person : Mr.Prashanth
Soul Of Asia Category : Needle Work
Dr A B Road, Panaji,Goa-403001,Goa
Ph No. :+(91)-(832)-2432690, Fax:+(91)-(832)-2432690,+(91)-(832)-2432690,Mobile: 9766276634
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Contact Person : Mr.Zahurvani