Step inside the ‘crafted for the future’ showcase

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, who inaugurated the 10-day Crafted for the Future exhibition as part of the National Handicrafts Week, views a handmade bouquet with Amrit Raj, DC Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles. The exhibition brought together curated showcases and workshops highlighting sustainable, artisan-led development and India’s handmade traditions

Celebrating National Handicrafts Week, DC Handicrafts (Ministry of Textiles) organised a 10-day exhibition – Crafted for the Future – at the National Crafts Museum. Featuring curated exhibitions, workshops, the event highlighted sustainable, artisan-centric development showcasing the diverse stories behind India’s handmade traditions.

Sustainable paper and board games, ethically made from elephant dung through a chemical-free, zero-waste process

This yak hair cap depicts a collaborative effort between Monyul’s women artisans and yak herders. By converting indigenous fibers into everyday objects, these creators – backed by the All Folk Social Foundation – preserve the craft of Arunachal Pradesh

From Kashmiri dishes like battu phol to a diverse selection of Rajasthani and Lakhnawi delicacies from Yashita’s Kitchen – visitors embarked on a culinary journey through India