Craftpreneur 2026 brings 20 Indian craft brands to Chennai after a six-year break
The Crafts Council of India (CCI) is reviving its Craftpreneur exhibition in Chennai after a six-year break, featuring 20 Indian craft brands. The event aims to showcase diverse crafts from across the country, including textiles, pottery, and jewellery, supporting both established and emerging artisans.
Why it matters
This event signifies a revival of traditional Indian crafts post-pandemic, promoting cultural heritage, supporting local artisans, and catering to a growing market of conscious buyers.
The festive season will soon be upon us, bringing days of merriment with a side of to-do lists: gifts to purchase, new clothes to buy for the family… the tasks are endless. We suggest getting a head start at Craftpreneur 2026, the exhibition by The Crafts Council of India (CCI), which is back after a six-year hiatus.
Apparel at Kalam Shastra | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The upcoming edition will feature 20 brands from across the country working with diverse crafts and artisan groups, crafting everything from kidswear and decor to textiles and pottery. Lakshmi Vijayaraghavan, member, Craft Council of India, says Craftpreneur had to pause due to the pandemic, and post-COVID, the focus shifted to other textile shows by CCI.
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