Craft Village

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India’s leading craft & culture platform. Crafting India’s Cultural Ecosystem.

We connect artisans, designers, brands and communities through exhibitions, events, education and creative collaborations. Craft Village is the National Entity of World Crafts Council, and a member organization of the world’s largest artist network including Res-Artis (Netherlands) and Residency Unlimited (New York). It works for the training and promotion of Craft Sector, which is aimed at helpin

g millions of artisans and craftsperson find dignity of live. It has helped created an eco-system through India Craft Week to increase demand for authentic handmade & handcrafted products, directly connecting artisans with buyers and end consumers, thereby eliminating the middleman/agency. And through International Craft Awards it has helped thousands of artisans gain recognition.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | ESTABLISHED FOOD & CAFÉ BRANDSCraft Village, New Delhi, is inviting established food brands, c...
19/08/2026

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | ESTABLISHED FOOD & CAFÉ BRANDS

Craft Village, New Delhi, is inviting established food brands, café chains and distinctive hospitality concepts to explore a new destination opportunity within our campus.

Located in South Delhi, within the wider Mehrauli–Chhatarpur–DLF Farms cultural and lifestyle belt, Craft Village is a 25,000 sq. ft. integrated creative campus bringing together craft, art, design, culture and creative enterprise.

We are looking for an established food or café brand to create a distinctive destination experience within the campus, with access to a garden and an environment designed for people to spend time, meet, discover and experience.

This is not a conventional high-street opportunity.
We are particularly interested in brands that can create their own destination audience and see potential in bringing together food, culture, creativity and experience.

If you are an established food brand, café chain, chef-led concept or hospitality group looking for an unusual South Delhi address, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Expression of Interest:

📩 [email protected]
Craft Village, New Delhi

Where Craft, Culture, Creativity & Experience Come Together.

We are looking for Partners!Craft Village is opening conversations with established art galleries and distinctive food &...
18/08/2026

We are looking for Partners!

Craft Village is opening conversations with established art galleries and distinctive food & hospitality brands to create new extensions within our 25,000 sq. ft. integrated creative campus in South Delhi.

Located at–Chhatarpur–DLF Farms inside a cultural and lifestyle belt, the campus offers something increasingly rare in Delhi — a quieter, green, destination-oriented setting where craft, art, design, culture, food and creative enterprise can come together.

We are exploring:

01 | ART

A dedicated gallery space for an established gallery looking to create a Delhi extension, project space, curatorial outpost or new exhibition format.

02 | FOOD

A distinctive café / restaurant opportunity with garden access for an established hospitality brand capable of creating its own destination audience.

We are particularly interested in organisations that are looking beyond conventional commercial locations and are interested in creating an experience, an address and an ecosystem.

If you are an established gallery, restaurant, café, hospitality group or cultural enterprise interested in exploring this possibility, we would love to hear from you.

Write to:

📩 [email protected]

Craft Village, New Delhi
Crafting India's Cultural Ecosystem

AN INVITATION TO BUILD SOMETHING DISTINCTIVECraft Village is inviting established Art Galleries & Food Cafés to set up t...
17/08/2026

AN INVITATION TO BUILD SOMETHING DISTINCTIVE

Craft Village is inviting established Art Galleries & Food Cafés to set up their centres at our creative campus in New Delhi.

We are looking to partner with established art galleries and thoughtfully curated food cafés who would like to become part of a distinctive cultural and creative ecosystem at Craft Village.

The idea is not simply to lease a space.

It is to bring together craft, art, design, culture, food and creative enterprise in one environment—creating a destination where people can discover, experience, engage and spend meaningful time.

We are particularly interested in organisations with an established identity, strong curation and a clear vision for building a long-term presence.

If your gallery or café is looking for a distinctive setting in Delhi to establish a new centre, we would be happy to explore a conversation.

INVITATION OPEN UNTIL 31 AUGUST 2026

Interested organisations may write to:
[email protected]

And space

A Swadeshi movement in 1905, recognising handloom and power of hand made against the fight for freedom isn’t just a hist...
07/08/2026

A Swadeshi movement in 1905, recognising handloom and power of hand made against the fight for freedom isn’t just a historical event, it is our identity and our purpose with which we walk hand in hand with our weavers.

Apply Now for 5th Batch!What happens when you put a Fashion Designer, a CSR Head, an Entrepreneur, an NGO Leader, a Craf...
17/07/2026

Apply Now for 5th Batch!

What happens when you put a Fashion Designer, a CSR Head, an Entrepreneur, an NGO Leader, a Craft Brand Founder, an Artisan and a Technology Professional in one room...?

That was the beginning of the Craft Start-Up Deep Dive.

When we started Batch 1, we thought we were building a programme for aspiring craft entrepreneurs.

We were wrong.

By Batch 2, designers, architects and professionals looking to transition into the craft sector joined us.

By Batch 3, participants arrived with businesses, brands, social enterprises and years of experience—but were looking for clarity, strategy and a fresh way of thinking.

Batch 4 surprised us even more.

Alongside entrepreneurs, we had CSR professionals, foundations, NGOs, ecosystem builders, established craft businesses and artisan-led enterprises—all trying to answer one common question:

"How do we create meaningful and sustainable value in the craft sector?"

What emerged was not another workshop.

It became a Strategy Lab.

Participants questioned assumptions, challenged business models, explored new opportunities, identified hidden gaps, built strategic roadmaps and, perhaps most importantly, found collaborators sitting across the room.

No two participants were solving the same problem.
Yet every participant left with greater clarity.

Because the objective has never been to teach crafts.
The objective has always been to help people think differently about crafts.

As we now prepare for Batch 5, we continue to keep the group intentionally small so that every participant receives individual attention and meaningful strategic discussions.

Because sometimes the biggest breakthrough doesn't come from finding the right answer.

It comes from asking a better question.

🚀 APPLY NOW | Craft Start-up Workshop5th Batch | 8th August 2026Think Beyond the Obvious. Build Beyond the Product.Craft...
29/06/2026

🚀 APPLY NOW | Craft Start-up Workshop
5th Batch | 8th August 2026

Think Beyond the Obvious. Build Beyond the Product.

Craft is more than making beautiful products—it's about building sustainable enterprises, creating impact, and unlocking new opportunities.

Join our one-day intensive Craft Start-up Workshop designed for artisans, designers, entrepreneurs, NGOs, social enterprises, students, professionals, and anyone looking to create or grow a craft-based venture.

What You'll Learn
✅ Understanding the Craft Ecosystem
✅ The 4Ps of Crafts – Product, Process, People & Planet
✅ Identifying Market Opportunities
✅ Building a Sustainable Business Model
✅ Branding, Marketing & Sales Strategies
✅ Funding, Partnerships & Growth Roadmap

📅 Date: 8th August 2026 (Saturday)
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Craft Village Campus

Limited Seats Available

Apply Now and take the first step towards building the future of crafts.

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27/06/2026

25 years of a single idea, bringing Indian art and culture in forefront in global map, making it relevant to new generations. This idea cannot be processed in a day or a year. It takes mammoth efforts to work continuously and constructively in a single direction. Artisans, institutions, designers, brands, together make this dream a success. A silver jubilee to our founder for bringing the culture in 360 degree and shining🥂

FINAL CALL | Craft Start-Up Deep Dive Workshop – Batch 4Over the past three batches, one thing has become abundantly cle...
27/06/2026

FINAL CALL | Craft Start-Up Deep Dive Workshop – Batch 4

Over the past three batches, one thing has become abundantly clear.
Most people who enter the craft sector don't fail because they lack passion.
They struggle because they enter with an incomplete understanding of the sector.

Many believe the opportunity lies in making products.
Some think success is about reaching thousands of artisans.
Others believe building a marketplace is the answer.

The reality is far more interesting.

The craft sector today is evolving into a much larger ecosystem encompassing entrepreneurship, sustainability, tourism, cultural economy, material innovation, technology, branding, experiences, CSR, exports, design, and creative enterprise.

That is exactly what this workshop is designed to explore.
This is not a workshop on "how to sell crafts."

It is about understanding what business you are really building, identifying where your strengths lie, and discovering opportunities that most people never consider.

Whether you are:
exploring the craft sector,
already running a craft business,
working with artisans,
part of an NGO or CSR initiative,
a designer, architect, museum professional, researcher, or entrepreneur,
the workshop is designed to help you think beyond conventional approaches and navigate the challenges unique to your own journey.

📅 18th July 2026 (Saturday)
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Hybrid Mode (Google Meet + Craft Village Campus, New Delhi)

Seats are intentionally limited to ensure meaningful discussions and individual feedback.

If you have been considering joining, this is the final call.

📩 Write to us at [email protected] to receive the registration details.

"Craft businesses are rarely built by following what everyone else is doing. They are built by seeing opportunities that others haven't yet recognised."

Apply Now!🚀 Craft Start-Up Deep Dive Workshop – Batch 4A great opportunity for craft start-ups, creative entrepreneurs, ...
17/06/2026

Apply Now!

🚀 Craft Start-Up Deep Dive Workshop – Batch 4
A great opportunity for craft start-ups, creative entrepreneurs, designers, artisans, and people working across the crafts sector to gain deeper insights into building sustainable and future-ready craft businesses.

If you know someone trying to build something meaningful in the handmade, design, textile, or creative ecosystem — do share this with them.

After three highly successful batches and participants joining from across India, Craft Village is pleased to open registrations for Batch 4 of the Craft Start-Up Workshop.

Most people enter the craft sector with passion.
Few enter with clarity.
Many believe the opportunity lies in products.
Very few understand where the real opportunities exist.

The craft sector today is not merely about artisans, exhibitions, marketplaces, or social impact. It is a rapidly evolving ecosystem that intersects with sustainability, tourism, cultural economy, innovation, materials, experiences, design, entrepreneurship, branding, technology, and global markets.

This immersive workshop has been designed for those who wish to move beyond assumptions and understand the sector strategically.

What We Will Explore
• Understanding the realities of the craft sector
• Different craft business models and opportunities
• The 4Ps of Crafts
• Innovation opportunities
• Value Chain
• Branding, positioning, and value creation
• Common mistakes made by craft start-ups
• Individual feedback and strategic direction

This is an interactive, discussion-led, and highly practical workshop designed to help participants identify opportunities, gaps, and pathways relevant to their own aspirations.

📅 Date: 18th July 2026 (Saturday)
📍 Hybrid Mode (Online + Physical at Craft Village Campus, New Delhi)
Participation Fee is applicable

⚠️ Limited Seats Only
If interested, write to us at:
📩 [email protected]

How Crafts Deal With CrisisWars came. Empires fell. Borders shifted. Markets collapsed. Machines replaced workshops. Tec...
03/06/2026

How Crafts Deal With Crisis

Wars came. Empires fell. Borders shifted. Markets collapsed. Machines replaced workshops. Technology changed everything.

And yet...
Millions of artisans continued to practice their crafts.
Why?

Because crafts have never survived in perfect conditions. They have survived because they know how to adapt.

When industrialization arrived, many predicted the end of handloom weaving. Machines were faster, cheaper, and more efficient. Yet handlooms survived by offering something machines could not—authenticity, identity, and human connection.

When resources became scarce in Japan, artisans did something remarkable. Instead of discarding broken pottery, they developed Kintsugi, repairing cracks with lacquer and precious metals. A crisis of damage became a philosophy of beauty.

When conflict and displacement threatened communities, Palestinian Tatreez embroidery became more than decoration. Every motif became a record of memory, identity, and belonging.

After the Nepal earthquake of 2015, traditional woodcarvers, metalworkers, and craftsmen helped rebuild temples, monuments, and livelihoods. The same skills that created heritage became tools for recovery.

Even technology, often seen as a threat, has become an ally. A Rogan artist in Kutch, a weaver in Kashmir, or a basket maker in a remote village can now reach customers across the world without abandoning traditional knowledge.

The pattern is always the same:
The crisis arrived.
The craft adapted.
The tradition endured.

Perhaps that is why crafts continue when so many industries disappear.
Because crafts are not merely products.

They are systems of resilience, carrying knowledge, identity, memory, and purpose across generations.

The most remarkable thing about crafts is not that they are old.

It is that they continue to evolve without losing who they are.

And that may be one of humanity's greatest lessons in resilience.

Address

5B Osho Drive DLF Farms Gadaipur Road
New Delhi
110030

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+919910754364

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