To bring about an attitude of self –help and collective power among artisans and to promote development of handicrafts for the economic development of artisans, through various exhibitions, sales, influencing government policy and the development of skills of artisans.

To improve design in handicrafts, to make products more utility oriented and customized & to develop and realize the potential of exports of handicrafts.

To help producers and artisans to preserve develop and nurture their cultural identity.

This organization reflects in its structure a commitment to justice, fair employment and progressive work practice with fair trade principals. It strives in teaching artisans how to “fish” and develop in them the self –dependency.