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Crafting Connections

Nurturing Heritage

Shaping the Future

To become a world-leading event where the essence of traditional craftsmanship converges with the breath of contemporary creativity to achieve collective excellence. We strive to build a sustainable global crafts community—a place where the unique identity of every nation is not only preserved as a Living Heritage but also serves as a core driver for economic prosperity and profound connection between nations.

 

The Global Crafts Festival is more than just an event; it is a global commitment to the flourishing of humanity’s craftsmanship. Amidst the relentless flow of industrialization, Global Crafts Festival stands as a sanctuary to cherish the pulse of skillful hands and hearts dedicated for a lifetime to their craft. It is where the earthy scent of clay harmonizes with the rhythmic clatter of the loom, where the fragrance of wood intertwines with the splendor of gilded carvings and the graceful dance of woven bamboo. At Global Crafts Festival, tradition does not rest in the past; it is vibrant, radiant, and continues to flourish on the path toward shaping a sustainable future.

Honoring and Preserving Living Heritage: Through Exhibition and Craft Photography, we celebrate exceptional skills, creativity, and the profound human stories behind every masterpiece. This is how Global Craft Festival fulfills its commitment to documenting heritage, raising community awareness, and protecting the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.


Activating Innovation and Artistic: Practice By curating Art Installation spaces and Craft Performances, Global Craft Festival fosters an environment where tradition blends seamlessly with contemporary thought. This mission drives the Creative Economy, transforming generational skills into vivid artistic experiences that captivate the youth and the international public.


Promoting Knowledge Exchange and Nurturing Talent :Through Craft Workshops and Craft Competitions, we build a platform for lifelong learning (SDG 4) and the cross-cultural transfer of "know-how." A core objective of the Global Craft Festival is to create a bridge between master artisans and young designers, ensuring the intergenerational transmission of vocational secrets.


Developing Sustainable Markets and Empowering Artisans: Through high-end Exhibitions and Craft Tours, Global Craft Festival expands the sustainable cultural tourism ecosystem, integrating artisans deeply into the Global Value Chain. Global Craft Festival provides a premier opportunity for artisans to find partners and connect with potential buyers, driving the trend of Responsible Consumption (SDG 12) to ensure every craftwork receives its well-deserved economic value. Global Craft Festival stands by artisans in achieving Inclusive Economic Growth (SDG 8)-where prosperity leaves no one behind, and every pair of skillful hands can create wealth for their own family, community, and nation.

Craft Exhibition
The Global Crafts Festival exhibition brings together over 2,000 artisans from around the world, showcasing exceptional handcrafted works ranging from traditional textiles to contemporary designs. This flagship showcase offers visitors a unique opportunity to engage directly with leading makers, explore the global landscape of handmade artistry, and witness the incredible diversity of international creative heritage in one location.
Craft Award
The Craft Award of the Global Crafts Festival celebrates excellence in preservation, craftsmanship, and design. This prestigious accolade honors dedicated creators who have mastered traditional techniques while thoughtfully reinterpreting them through contemporary aesthetics. By recognizing these visionaries, the festival ensures that ancient skills remain vibrant, relevant, and highly valued within the fast-evolving modern world.
Craft Workshop
The craft workshops at the Global Crafts Festival offer participants a hands-on opportunity to experience the beauty of Vietnamese handicrafts. Attendees can learn and exchange specialized techniques with local artisans, discovering the deep-rooted stories and heritage behind traditional craft villages. These interactive sessions foster a profound appreciation for the meticulous effort and mastery required to produce authentic handmade goods.
Craft Photography
The Craft Photography Competition celebrates the beauty and cultural narratives of global craftsmanship through a visual lens. Photographers are invited to capture the essence of artisans, their intricate techniques, and their creative environments for a special gallery. The most outstanding works are exhibited throughout the Global Crafts Festival, providing a powerful photographic record of the human stories behind the objects.
Art Installation
The Art Installation Initiative is a cornerstone of the Global Crafts Festival, supporting selected international artists in the creation of site-specific works. These installations transform local public environments through creative expression, fostering deep community engagement and cross-cultural exchange. Each piece acts as a visual dialogue between global perspectives and local contexts, enriching the festival’s physical atmosphere.
Craft Tour
The Global Crafts Festival Craft Tours offer an immersive journey into regions rich in handicraft heritage and local tradition. These curated excursions allow participants to engage directly with artisans in their home environments, explore authentic processes, and experience local culture. By visiting the source of the craft, guests gain a comprehensive understanding of how landscape, cuisine, and history shape the identity of handmade work.
Performance
The Global Crafts Festival presents a dynamic program of live performances, including fashion shows, traditional music, storytelling, and theatre. These high-energy events bring global craftsmanship and cultural heritage to life through immersive artistic expression. By showcasing the performative side of craft, the festival highlights how handmade traditions are deeply intertwined with movement, sound, and the living spirit of people.

Ms. Barbara Velasco Hernández

Director of The Future by Hand, Chile

 

I am also deeply grateful for the human quality of each of you, your kindness made this journey  full of friendship and joy. The best thing we have is our shared love for craft, our professionalism, and this network of collaboration, generosity, and friendship that we are building and that will continue to grow as we work together.

Yalda Mahootchian Asl

President of The ICTI Association, Turkey

 

After months of effort, we finally experienced an unforgettable week alongside all of you dear ones. An experience that was not only a beautiful memory of a cultural festival but also a memory of the presence of each and every one of you, who, in your own way, represented the culture from different corners of this vast world. The presence and the photos created a painting of humanity, beauty, unity, and purity

Baby Jurmawati

Vice Chairwoman of the Indonesian Craft Council

 

We extend our sincerely Thank you for the invitation and hospitality of the amazing Festival. We return home with great spirit for the result of this festival:
1.⁠ ⁠Good transaction and business near future for 3 participant
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Project plan in rattan business with Vietnam big company
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Supply chain cooperation.
 

Asfa & Ira 
Craft Demin Indonesia
 

Thank you so much to the Hanoi International Craft Festival, Mr. Le Ba Ngoc, Ms. Thảo Vân, and the organizing team for their tireless efforts and warm hospitality. Vietnamese crafts and culture are truly mesmerising, and it was equally wonderful to meet inspiring craftspeople from around the world. We look forward to another World Crafts Council program. See you again soon!

Aygul Hashımzade

Coordinator of the Turkish Crafts Association, Turkey

 

Many thanks to the organizers and to everyone who participated or contributed to this wonderful celebration - the Hanoi Crafts Festival. Thanks to you, I discovered Hanoi as an incredibly unique and vibrant city, rich in culture, history, and tradition. I strengthened long-standing connections and met many new, inspiring artisans. I wish everyone creative euphoria and all the very best.

Hisham El Gazzar

Founder of YANDAWEE, Egypt 

 

I’m still feeling so full from the wonderful time in Hanoi. A huge thank you to my old friend Ngoc and the entire team behind the International Crafts Festival for the warm invitation and excellent care that made everything seamless and truly special. It was a real pleasure meeting all of you – such an inspiring group, full of creativity, from whom I learned so much and will carry many beautiful memories forward.

Mihály Vetró & Anikó Árvai

Hungarian Artisans

 

We are thankful for the chance to take part in this wonderful festival, meet inspiring people, and experience Vietnam’s beauty. These days will be fond memories, especially thanks to the kindness and support of the local young volunteers, particularly our personal helper, Nguyen Phuong Linh. We hope the festival will continue as a tradition and that we will meet again soon.