The Crafts Council of India

The Crafts Council of India (CCI) is a voluntary organisation, working in the craft sector, for the welfare of crafts persons and the development of handicrafts. CCI was established in 1976 by Smt. Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay and has its headquarters in Chennai. CCI is the apex body with a network of 10 affiliated State Councils and is affiliated to the World Crafts Council which is the only non - governmental international organisation working in the craft sector.