Delhi: National Crafts Museum Walking Tour｜India

Explore the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, a celebration of India’s rich and diverse craft and weaving traditions. Located at the corner of Pragati Maidan, opposite the majestic Purana Qila, the museum was designed by the renowned architect Charles Correa.

Discover a visual repository showcasing traditional architectural marvels, heritage crafts, and textiles. Wander through open-air areas and galleries, observing the intricacies of handicraft and handloom artifacts. Purchase souvenirs directly from artisans and weavers.

Admire a collection of over 29,395 specimens from various states and Union Territories of India, reflecting the continuing traditions of handicrafts and handlooms. See a variety of traditional artifacts, including textiles, metal lamps, sculptures, utensils, woodworks, folk/tribal paintings, cane and bamboo crafts, clay and terracotta figures, and more.

Marvel at exquisite textiles such as Kalamkaris, Jamawars, Pashmina and Shahtosh shawls, embroidered fabrics like Kanthas, Chikankari works, and chaklas. Admire Tie and Die (Bandhani) fabrics, Baluchar and Jamdaani saris, Pichwais, Phulkaris, Ikat fabrics of Odisha, Chamba Rumals, Block printed textile fabrics of Gujarat and Rajasthan, Himru textile pieces of Maharashtra, Naga shawls, Chanderi saris, and a variety of tribal textiles from the Lambadi, Toda, and Naga tribes.