Crafts Council Of India

You can find us on the 3rd floor at Bhagwan Nagar, near the Gurudwara Bala Sahib Road in the Ashram area of New Delhi. The Crafts Council Of India has been around for quite a while. We aren't a commercial business in the usual sense. We spend our time thinking about traditional crafts and the people who make them. Our office is 107, and it’s usually packed with papers, books, and various craft samples from all over. It’s a busy place, especially since the road outside is one of the main ones in Delhi. There is always the sound of horns and traffic coming up from the street. We don't have a lot of polish here. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, and the furniture is old. But we aren't here for the decor. We are here because we care about the work artisans are doing across the country. We talk to people, we organize things, and we try to keep these old traditions alive. It’s a lot of coordination and phone calls. Sometimes it feels like there isn't enough time in the day to get everything done. We aren't a big government department, just a group of people who are interested in handmade things. We’ve been in this spot for years and don't plan on moving anytime soon. It is a bit hectic but we find it rewarding to be here.