The international nongovernmental organization linking national craft bodies across five regional networks, founded at a first assembly in New York by Aileen Osborn Webb and colleagues. It designates World Craft Cities and works with UNESCO-aligned programs to keep traditional craft skills alive.
Facts
Founding Year HeadquartersRegistered in Belgium as an international non-profit association (AISBL); sources do not give a specific headquarters city. Cross-Tradition Connections
Associated With
Links national craft bodies across five regional networks worldwide.
Sources
1. World Crafts Council (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationHistory sectionQuote, History section
The World Crafts Council was duly registered in Belgium as an international association without lucrative purpose (AISBL) as of November 8, 2012.
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