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Swinging SODAI is here at the National Crafts Museum ✨Discover Lithuania’s UNESCO-recognised Straw Garden tradition - an...
19/11/2025

Swinging SODAI is here at the National Crafts Museum ✨
Discover Lithuania’s UNESCO-recognised Straw Garden tradition - an art form that floats, moves and comes alive with every breath of air.

Join us for the exhibition & workshops by Master Artisan Vida Sniečkuvienė.

📍 National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
📅 Nov 21 – Dec 11, 2025

Step into a world where straw turns into sculpture - you’re invited!

18/11/2025

Join us at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, where artisans from across India are sharing their craft as part of our National Craft Demonstration Programme.
Experience their living traditions, stories, and craftmaking throughout the month.

You’re warmly invited to be a part of it.✨

16/11/2025

Meet Suryakant Boondwal, a wood carver from Haryana who believes every piece of wood holds a story worth preserving.✨

From intricate décor ornaments to unique handmade creations, he carves each piece entirely by hand and hopes the younger generation discovers the value in this craft.
Catch him live at the museum this month.

To contact him directly : 9812189899

14/11/2025

Kalam Mahotsav is live at the National Crafts Museum ✨
A celebration of craft, culture, and creativity.

The Mahotsav was inaugurated by Shri Mohan Singh Bisht ji, Hon’ble MLA, whose presence added warmth and honour to the opening ceremony.

Discover India’s rich craft heritage - meet artisans, explore handmade pieces, and support traditional craftsmanship.
Visit • Explore • Celebrate Craft 🌿

📍 National Crafts Museum, Hastkala Academy
📅 14, 15 & 16 November
⏰ 11 AM – 5 PM

It was our utmost pleasure to host Smt. Sudha Murty once again at the National Crafts Museum - a true admirer of India’s...
14/11/2025

It was our utmost pleasure to host Smt. Sudha Murty once again at the National Crafts Museum - a true admirer of India’s handmade heritage. ✨

She continues to take time from her packed schedule to engage deeply with craft, art, and artisans at the National Crafts Museum.
Her genuine curiosity, warmth, and appreciation for traditional artistry reflects her unwavering commitment to India’s cultural roots.

We are truly honoured and grateful for her continued affection and encouragement towards the world of crafts. 🌸



13/11/2025

Witness the rhythm, masks, and mythology of Chhau - the vibrant folk dance from Jharkhand, live this November at the National Crafts Museum.

A month-long celebration of movement, music, and handmade heritage. Come experience the energy up close! 💃🏽🎭

To contact them directly : 8709364919

11/11/2025

Made by hand, shaped by heart from the soul of India. 🤍🇮🇳

10/11/2025

They say every Mithila painting tells a story of devotion, celebration, and womanhood.
For Geeta Karanjee from Bihar, those stories are her life’s work.✨

She paints every day, with the same love she had when she first began decades ago and she teaches young children, hoping they too find pride in their roots.

Through her colours and lines, she dreams of taking Mithila art beyond Bihar, to homes and hearts around the world.💯🙌

You can now find and shop her exquisite paintings at the Crafts Museum, Delhi.

08/11/2025

Meet Bint Ul Huda from Jammu & Kashmir - a Computer Science engineering student who’s also carrying forward her family’s legacy of fine Pashmina embroidery and crochet. 🧵💻

Between her textbooks and threads, she finds a balance, blending learning with age-old artistry. Inspired by her parents, she believes every person should stay connected to their roots and the skills that define them.✨

Her dream? To use her education to upscale and evolve her family’s craft, while continuing the tradition of self-reliance and creativity that runs in her blood. 🌸

To connect with them directly : 6005811931

07/11/2025

All the way from the hills of Himachal,
Ms. Lajvanti Devi, accompanied by her fellow artisan, brings the timeless art of handwoven shawls - each piece carrying the warmth of home, and the pride of her land. 🧵

Her loom sings stories of tradition, patience, and a lifetime devoted to her craft - woven with the same care her ancestors once practiced.

Her smile speaks of joy, her craft of generations of love and belonging. 🧣✨

👉 Witness her story, meet the artisans, and take home a piece of Himachal’s heritage - available at the National Crafts Museum.

Address

Pragati Maidan Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan
Delhi
110001

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 11:30am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+911123371641

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