The Crafts Council of India

The Crafts Council of India (CCI) was founded in 1964 by Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay as one of her pioneering efforts toward protecting and enhancing Indias heritage in the nations transition to modernity. She brought together a band of volunteers in CCI to help build a lasting awareness of the knowledge and skills of Indias artisans, and to help address their needs within a rapidly changing environment. The CCI is a registered not for profit NGO headquartered in Chennai. Regional and local efforts were encouraged, particularly through the founding of Crafts Councils in different States. Today CCI works together with a network of 12 State councils. CCI is engaged in partnerships with the Government of India and other activists to ensure a national awareness of the economic, social, cultural and environmental importance of artisans and their crafts. CCI strives towards an India in which its artisan communities are valued, respected and supported with an enabling environment that renews...