Kolkata Centre for Creativity concluded Karigari 5.0, celebrating India’s folk and craft traditions

The Kolkata Centre for Creativity presented Karigari 5.0, a four-day art market that celebrated the richness and vitality of India’s folk arts, craft practices, and textile traditions. Bringing together master artisans from across the country, the market offered a vibrant and thoughtfully curated showcase of handmade textiles, paintings, pottery, metalwork, and diverse indigenous crafts. National Award–winning craftsmen exhibited alongside emerging makers and new-generation brands, creating a dynamic platform where tradition met innovation. Visitors experienced an authentic and immersive cultural exchange, engaging directly with the artisans and gaining insight into the stories, skills, and dedication behind each creation. Conceived as a direct artisan-to-consumer initiative, the market promoted fair trade, conscious consumption, and the continuation of traditional knowledge passed down through generations. Karigari 5.0 reaffirmed KCC’s commitment to preserving India’s artistic heritage while fostering meaningful dialogue between practitioners and audiences.