Kolkata, Feb 20th: Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents Karigari 5.0, a four-day art market celebrating India’s diverse folk arts, crafts, and textile traditions, scheduled from 19 to 22 February 2026, 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, at the KCC 4th Floor. Open to all, the initiative continues KCC’s ongoing commitment to preserving and promoting the country’s rich handmade heritage while creating meaningful platforms for artisans.
Karigari 5.0 brings together master craftspeople and emerging makers from across India, showcasing an expansive range of handmade textiles, paintings, pottery, metalwork, and indigenous crafts. National Award–winning artisans share space with new-generation practitioners, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience the depth, diversity, and craftsmanship embedded in India’s living traditions.
Designed as a direct artisan-to-consumer platform, the art market encourages fair trade, sustainable practices, and the continued transmission of traditional skills across generations. By enabling direct engagement between creators and audiences, Karigari fosters dialogue, appreciation, and stronger economic support for craft communities.
More than an art market, Karigari 5.0 is envisioned as a cultural meeting ground, where heritage, design, and contemporary curiosity converge. The initiative reflects KCC’s larger vision of nurturing India’s artistic ecosystems, strengthening craft-based livelihoods, and ensuring that traditional knowledge continues to thrive in a modern cultural landscape.