Dastkari Haat Samiti

Dastkari Haat Samiti Dastkari Haat Samiti,is a National association of crafts people with members from all states of India

Dastkari Haat Samiti is a not-for-profit organization functioning according to democratic procedures and self help. Through its 26 years of work artisans have achieved self-confidence and have gained dignity and recognition in society through many of the programmes organized by the Samiti. It is truly an artisan’s organization with work contribution by its President and Executive Committee members

for no remuneration. It employs only five administrative staff persons, a full time accountant and a full time designer. All the organizational work done at its exhibitions and craft bazaars is with voluntary help of its artisan members and supporters. As on August 2012 it has 1498 members comprising of individuals and societies. This represents more than 30,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries from artisan families.

As Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar reaches its final day, we look back at a week filled with colour, conversations, and craf...
05/02/2026

As Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar reaches its final day, we look back at a week filled with colour, conversations, and craft shaped by hand.

From artisans sharing the stories behind their work to visitors discovering textiles, art, and handmade finds, the bazaar became a space of connection, where traditions were not only displayed, but experienced and celebrated. Smiles, shared moments, and meaningful exchanges brought the space alive, day after day.

These highlights capture more than just moments from the week, they reflect the spirit of coming together that defines Dastkari Haat, a space built on respect for craft, community, and the people who keep these traditions alive.

📍Venue: NIFT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗓Dates: 30th January – 5th February
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

05/02/2026

The bazaar comes to its final day✨

One last opportunity to slow down, listen, and connect with craft shaped by hand and tradition. From textiles and art to home finds and everyday objects, Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar has been about moments shared and stories carried forward.

📍Venue: NIFT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗓Dates: 30th January – 5th February
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

04/02/2026

From everyday essentials to small details that catch the eye, the bazaar is full of handmade finds for the home.

Each object at Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar is created with care, thoughtful in form, functional in use, and rooted in tradition. Pieces that blend naturally into spaces while carrying stories of skill and heritage.

Just 1 day left, come explore and find something that feels just right.

📍Venue: NIFT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗓Dates: 30th January – 5th February
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

What makes the bazaar come alive are the people, the smiles shared across stalls, conversations that begin with curiosit...
04/02/2026

What makes the bazaar come alive are the people, the smiles shared across stalls, conversations that begin with curiosity, and moments that unfold naturally.

At Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar, these smiles reflect more than joy, they reflect connection. Between artisans and visitors, between stories and listeners, between craft and community.

This is the spirit of the bazaar. Just 2 days left, come spend some time with craft and culture.

📍Venue: NIFT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗓Dates: 30th January – 5th February
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

04/02/2026

Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar brings together crafts shaped by hand, traditions carried across generations, and people who value slowing down.

Each day is filled with discoveries, a weave you haven’t seen before, a story you pause to listen to, a connection that stays with you long after you leave.

Just 2 days left, come spend some time with craft and culture.

📍Venue: NIFT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗓Dates: 30th January – 5th February
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

03/02/2026

Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar is a meeting point, of regions, traditions, people, and stories shaped by hand.

Across the bazaar, textiles are unfolded, artworks are explained, crafts are demonstrated, and conversations flow easily between artisans and visitors. From vibrant stalls and regional flavours to folk expressions and everyday moments, the space comes alive through shared experiences.

More than a marketplace, the bazaar becomes a place to slow down, listen, and reconnect with the handmade, where craft is not just seen, but understood and valued.

📍Venue: NIFT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗓Dates: 30th January – 5th February
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

There’s something special about bringing handmade into a home, pieces that feel lived with, not just placed.At Dastkari ...
03/02/2026

There’s something special about bringing handmade into a home, pieces that feel lived with, not just placed.

At Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar, you’ll find home essentials shaped by hand and intention, textiles that soften spaces, objects that carry everyday beauty, and details that quietly complete a room. Each piece comes with a story, of material, craft, and the people behind it.

These are not just things to decorate with, but pieces to live with. To use, pass on, and make part of daily life.

Come explore and find what makes your home feel whole.

📍Venue: NIFT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗓Dates: 30th January – 5th February
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

03/02/2026

People pausing at stalls, feeling fabrics, holding them up to the light, and exchanging a few words with the artisans.

At Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar, textile shopping unfolds slowly, guided by curiosity, comfort, and connection. These are moments where fabrics are chosen not just for how they look, but for the stories and hands behind them.

Come feel the fabrics, hear the stories.

📍Venue: NIFT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗓Dates: 30th January – 5th February
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

02/02/2026

The voices of visitors say it best✨

From first impressions to thoughtful conversations with artisans, the reviews reflect what Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar offers, a space where people slow down, discover crafts up close, and connect beyond just shopping.

Each shared experience, reaction, and reflection adds life to the bazaar, reminding everyone why spaces like these continue to matter.

📍Venue: NIFT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗓Dates: 30th January – 5th February
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

What makes the bazaar special are the details, the small objects, the unusual techniques, the pieces you stop for twice....
02/02/2026

What makes the bazaar special are the details, the small objects, the unusual techniques, the pieces you stop for twice.

At Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar, unique finds come with stories shared by the people who made them. Nothing rushed, nothing mass-produced, just craft shaped by hand and time.

This is where finding something special feels personal.

📍Venue: NIFT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗓Dates: 30th January – 5th February
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

02/02/2026

Artists, visitors, conversations, and moments in between, this is what Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar looks like.

A space where craft brings people together, traditions find new listeners, and every visit feels shared.

Walk in. Wander. Discover.

📍Venue: NIFT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗓Dates: 30th January – 5th February
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

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6/105, Kaushalya Park Hauz Khas New Delhi
Delhi
110016

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01126568373

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Dastkari Haat Samiti is a not-for-profit organization functioning according to democratic procedures and self help. Through its 26 years of work artisans have achieved self-confidence and have gained dignity and recognition in society through many of the programmes organized by the Samiti. It is truly an artisan’s organization with work contribution by its President and Executive Committee members for no remuneration. It employs only five administrative staff persons, a full time accountant and a full time designer. All the organizational work done at its exhibitions and craft bazaars is with voluntary help of its artisan members and supporters. As on August 2012 it has 1498 members comprising of individuals and societies. This represents more than 30,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries from artisan families.