Delhi Crafts Council

Delhi Crafts Council is a registered, voluntary non-profit organization working for the promotion and development of traditional artisans and craft skills in a contemporary environment. Sustainable livelihoods is the Council’s first priority, in a sector recognized as the second largest source of employment in India after agriculture. This is supported by emphasis on marketing, design, identification of and support to young talent as well as sensitive intervention for the revival of languishing crafts.

Promoting and developing traditional artisans and craft skills in a contemporary environment

KAMALADEVI CHATTOPADHYAY

We pay tribute to the extraordinary vision of our Patron Founder, late Smt Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay on her Birth Anniversary (3rd April). We remain committed to her ideals in the service the crafts community of our country.

A monograph on our founder Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

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“Crafts are an expression of the human spirit in material form.”

 
 

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A Tribute to Dr. B.N. Goswamy
A Tribute to Dr. B.N. Goswamy

B N Goswamy a noted Indian art historian and critic passed away on 17/11/2023 . A recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan , his association with DCC began decades ago when he was involved with the project of revival of the Chamba Rumal in its nascent stage . His article on the relation between rumals and miniature painting in the catalogue is noteworthy . We acknowledge his valuable contribution to our project and pay tribute to his memory.

Projects

Projects
Eye for Crafts
Eye for Crafts

From August this year , DCC is organising workshops and demonstrations for schoolchildren in Delhi  to familiarise them with artisans as well as the difficult processes involved in making most craft objects. 

As a part of this programme, selected crafts person(s) will go to each school for one working day and interact with students by demonstrating their craft and guiding students who will be trying their hand at the craft.


Sanjhi
Sanjhi

Sanjhi, the art of hand cutting stencils from paper to create patterns on the floor, is believed to have its origins in the city of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. Delhi Crafts Council's journey with this craft has spanned more than 30 years.

Chamba Rumal
Chamba Rumal

The Chamba Rumal, is a unique form of embroidery from the northern Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. It combines the two skills of miniature painting and embroidery. 

Kamaladevi Puraskar
Kamaladevi Puraskar

The awards are given to encourage children between the age of fourteen and twenty who are skilled in crafts, to continue to practice their tradition and eventually take it up as a means of livelihood.

Sutrakar Samman
Sutrakar Samman

Sutrakar Samman is given by Delhi Crafts Council annually to a weaver as a tribute to his commitment to continuing the unique hand weaving skills of our country.

Kamala: a Craft Outlet
Kamala: a Craft Outlet

Realizing the importance of marketing as a means of developing traditional crafts, KAMALA was set up to showcase both traditional and contemporary crafts and textiles from across the country.