The Crafts Center contributes to economic development through field programs and coordination of an international network dedicated to supporting low-income artisans. Distinguished by a focus on grassroots initiatives, we build the capacity of organizations and individuals to become artisan entrepreneurs. Since 1986, the Crafts Center has offered technical assistance and training in the development, marketing, and sale of crafts.

Expertise: 

• spurring community-based economic development;
• providing market linkages and market support services through field programs and an international membership program;
• improving the capacity of artisans and businesses to produce and market quality handicrafts;
• forming crafts cooperatives and developing small businesses;
• increasing demand and awareness for fair trade and fair labor practices; and
• offering training and technical assistance to low-income artisans, displaced persons, and entrepreneurs.

Experience Around the World:
Our work focuses on increasing the incomes of artisans through market linkages to the local, regional, tourist, and international markets and providing technical assistance to improve products and quality control in order for artisans to reach a diversified market base.

Frequently Asked Questions:
The Crafts Center is an integrated program within CHF International, a non-profit humanitarian relief and international development organization. Our work focuses on increasing the incomes of artisans through market linkages to the local, regional, tourist, and international markets and providing technical assistance to improve products and quality control in order for artisans to reach a diversified market base. To visit our FAQ page please click here.

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For more information on Crafts Center's services or membership program please contact us.