Crafted for the Future is a 10-day exhibition organised as part of National Handicrafts Week. The exhibition was inaugurated by Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, on 13 December 2025 at the National Crafts Museum. You can experience the exhibition till December 21 with free entry.
Event Highlights
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Particulars |
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Event Name |
Crafted for the Future |
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Theme |
Craft, Circularity & Everyday Materiality |
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Dates |
December 12 – 21, 2025 |
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Timings |
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
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Venue |
National Crafts Museum, New Delhi |
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Entry Fee |
Free |
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Key Activities |
Eat • Make • Learn • Educate • Shop |
About the Exhibition
This year, Crafted for the Future is the third edition of the Weave the Future series.
By bringing together artisans, craft collectives, and material innovators from across India, the exhibition showcases
- Ecological balance
- Regional identity
- Deep material intelligence
- Circular and regenerative systems
The initiative encourages visitors to rethink how materials are sourced, used, and valued in modern life.
Things to Experience
- Immersive installations exploring the journeys of everyday materials
- Curated craft marketplace featuring artisans and collectives working with local and regenerative materials
- Daily film screenings, live demonstrations, and conversations on material origins and craft processes.
- Hands-on workshops led by artisans, designers, and practitioners across
- Ceramics
- Embroidery
- Wool crafts
- Bamboo work
- Natural dyes
- Food traditions and more
How to Reach
- Nearest Metro Station: Supreme Court Metro Station
- From the metro station, the venue is easily accessible by a short walk or local transport.
