Since 1964 · India

Preserving and Sustaining India's living craft

The Crafts Council of India champions artisan communities, preserves traditional craft forms, and connects the makers of the crafts of India to the world.

From Heritage to the Future – CCI Celebrates 60 Years with a Special Publication.Coming Soon: Economics of Indian Craft – A Landmark Report by CCI & IHD
The handcrafted object is not merely an article of utility; it is the expression of a way of life.
— Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

Driving India's cultural economy

The CCI envisions an India where artisan communities are valued, respected, and empowered to sustain their heritage for contemporary relevance.


Support
Enabling intergenerational skill transfer, improving artisan livelihoods, and introducing appropriate tools and technology to help crafts scale up and remain viable.
Promote
Expanding market access and visibility for artisans through exhibitions, craft bazaars, design collaborations and international platforms that connect crafts to wider audiences.
Sustain
Reviving traditional crafts, supporting artisan resilience during crises, and strengthening the craft economy through better data, documentation, and policy integration.

Our store

Kamala Craft Shop

Discover handpicked pieces directly from artisan communities across India. Every purchase supports the maker.

From Kanchipuram silks to Dhokra bronzes — each piece carries generations of knowledge.

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Kamala Craft Shop
Kamala Craft Shop interior

What's happening

Events & Exhibitions

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Honouring Handcrafted Excellence

Kamala Awards

All recipients
Krishnamoorthy
Kamala Samman
B. Krishnamoorthy
Weaving & Designing of Kanchipuram Sarees
Khawaja Nazir Ali
Kamala Award for Excellence in Craft
Khawaja Nazir Ali
Sozni Embroidery
K. Srinivasarao
Kamala Award for Excellence in Craft
K. Srinivasarao
Wood Craft
rahman lone
Kamala Award for Contribution to Craft
Rahman Lone
Handloom Weaving
Kumari Suman
Kamala Young Artisan Award
Kumari Suman
Hand-Knotted Carpet Weaving
Gurinder kaur bhullar
Kamala Award for Revival of Languishing Craft
Gurinder Kaur Bhullar
Phulkari Handwork
Krishnamoorthy
KAMALA SAMMAN
B. Krishnamoorthy
Weaving & Designing of Kanchipuram Sarees
Khawaja Nazir Ali
KAMALA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CRAFT
Khawaja Nazir Ali
Sozni Embroidery
K. Srinivasarao
Kamala Award for Excellence in Craft
K. Srinivasarao
Wood Craft
rahman lone
Kamala Award for Contribution to Craft
Rahman Lone
Handloom Weaving
Kumari Suman
Kamala Young Artisan Award
Hand-Knotted Carpet Weaving
Hand-Knotted Carpet Weaving
Gurinder kaur bhullar
Kamala Award for Revival of Languishing Craft
Gurinder Kaur Bhullar
Phulkari Handwork

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