Impact & Milestones
2016- Training
2016- Training
2016- Training
Craft Orientation Programs and Workshops
Craft Village builds a strong rural–urban connection by sensitizing national and global audiences to the crafts of India through regular training, workshops, and orientation programs. Over the past ten years, more than 10,000 participants have been trained through our initiatives, creating meaningful links between artisans, schools, colleges, industry, government bodies, and consumers, and strengthening the visibility and relevance of Indian crafts in today’s creative economy.
2016- Identity
2016- Training
2016- Training
International Craft Day
Observed every year on 15 October, International/World Craft Day celebrates the richness and diversity of world crafts. Craft Village has played a key role in establishing this global observance, bringing together artisans, patrons, cultural organizations, and countries to honour living craft traditions. The first International Craft Day was inaugurated by His Excellency Tomasz Łukaszuk, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland, marking the beginning of a worldwide celebration of craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
2017-Event IP
2016- Training
2018- Event IP
To strengthen artisan livelihoods and recognize excellence in the craft sector, Craft Village established the International Craft Awards in 2017. These awards honour the outstanding contributions of individuals, organizations, brands, and institutions advancing crafts worldwide. To date, the program has received over 1,000 nominations from more than 40 countries, making it one of the most significant global recognitions in the field of crafts and cultural heritage.
2018- Event IP
2018- Event IP
2018- Event IP
India Craft Week (ICW)
India Craft Week (ICW) is India’s official and the world’s second-largest craft week, bringing together art, design, and culture on a single global platform. The festival provides a unique opportunity for hundreds of artisans and craftspersons to participate free of cost, with no charges for space, sales, or orders—ensuring direct economic benefit to the craft community.
Over its three successful editions, ICW has grown rapidly, reaching over one million virtual visitors in 2020 during its Digital Preview and welcoming more than 6,500 physical visitors in 2021. Even during the pandemic, India Craft Week set a benchmark by hosting the world’s first major hybrid craft event, attracting HNI collectors, diplomats, brands, retailers, global buyers, museums, art galleries, and cultural institutions from across the world.
2019- Content
2018- Event IP
2020- ICW SHOP
Films
Since 2019, Craft Village has been creating original films and digital content that celebrate Indian crafts, folklore, and local communities, bringing artisans to the forefront of cultural storytelling. By blending traditional skills with contemporary narratives, these films help preserve and promote India’s rich creative heritage for global audiences.
Our growing film library includes acclaimed titles such as Mir in Kashmir, Phad – Wandering Shrine, Aj Rang Hai, Mahakatha, Rogan, Marasim Series by Iti Tyagi, Katputli, Shades of You, Blown Away, and Dhonk – Ranthambore.
Explore our full collection on our official YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@IndiaCraftWeek/playlists
2020- ICW SHOP
2018- Event IP
2020- ICW SHOP
Craft Shop
Crafts have always been a powerful source of inspiration for designers, brands, and creative industries, offering a rich diversity of materials, techniques, stories, and cultural context that shape contemporary design.
In response to the challenges faced by artisans during the COVID-19 pandemic, Craft Village launched its dedicated e-commerce platform, IndiaCraftWeek Shop, to provide artisans with a direct-to-market digital channel for selling authentic, handmade products and reaching global customers.
London Craft Week- India Craft Week Preview 2019
Milestones
