A rural arts and crafts complex 3 km west of the city, Shilpgram is an open-air museum of vernacular architecture — reconstructed mud-and-thatch houses from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and Rajasthan, each furnished as it would have been by its original inhabitants. Resident artisans demonstrate weaving, pottery and embroidery in workshops scattered through the grounds.
The setting itself, against the dry Aravalli foothills, is striking. Camel rides, puppet shows and folk-dance performances run through the day. Slightly touristy, but well done and worth a half day, especially with children.