NATIONAL CRAFTS
MUSEUM, DELHI
INTRODUCTION-
TheCrafts Museum displays various objects from different parts of India.
Showcase India's rich tradition of handicrafts.
Some of the most rare and lovely pieces of art and craft that have been carefully and
selectively collected from all over the country can be found here
AIM:
The aim of the museum is to serve as a store to house the objects of antiquity as well as a platform for the
craftsmen whose hereditary traditions were fading on the face of modern industrialization.
It not only sustains the age old traditions of crafts of India but also boost up the inventive power ofcraftsmen.
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Description Location: Pragati
Maidan,Bhairon Road, Delhi
Architect: Charles Correa
Client: Ministry of Textiles
Programme: Museum
Plot Area: 6 acres, approx. 100x300m
Built up Area: 6800 sqm•
Ground Coverage: 12%
Village Complex Area-5 acres
LOCATION AND SURROUNDING-
Crafts Museum is located near Purana
Quilla on the Bhairon Road. Just
opposite Pragati Maidan
DISTANCE
CRAFTS MUSEUM TOISBT
:6.3km
CRAFTS MUSEUM TO RAILWAY
STATION :5k
m
CRAFTS MUSEUM TO INDIRA
GANDHI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT :16.7km
CRAFTS MUSEUM TO SUPREME
COURT OF
INDIA :1.7km
CRAFTS MUSEUM TO INDIA GATE
:2.6 KM
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CONCEPT
The craft museumfollows the concept of
ancient temple which were structured around
open to sky courtyards concept is of great
relevance to the architecture in an warm
Climate.
The craft museum is organized around a
central pathway revealing a sequence of open
spaces along the pedestrian spine Off theses
courts are exhibits of the various village crafts.
The exhibits can be viewed individually or
seen as unfolding of events along the way This
sequence ends via roof gardens which forms.
The Scales and proportions of the building are
based on those of the traditional Indian village.
SITE PLANNING
The museumis placed near the
main entrance and comprises of
display galleries, store and library.
The village comprises of
traditional buts ofdifferent parts of
India organized around pedestrian
courts
Modular planning is adopted with
modules arranged around central
courtyards.Entry to the various
display areas are via
thesecourtyards
Craft museum is divided into 3
main parts
Display gallery & store
Craft demonstration area
Village complex
PARKING IS NOTAVAILABLE
SITE CAN BE ACCESSED BY A
SINGLE ROAD
SERVICE ENTRIES ARE FROM THE
BACK BUT NOT USED CURRENTLY
DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
IN PRAGATI MAIDAN
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Entirely Pedestrian
A cleanaxis leading to craft
demonstration area and haat, areas are
clearly segregated Service road runs at
the periphery of the site.
2 service entries at the back
In the museum complex, line of circulation
goes through courtyards through a
veranda •In the exhibition spaces,
galleries don't have good entry exit points
•In the village complex, one moves
through various human scaled
models of houses
CIRCULATION PLAN
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•Brick on Edgepaving creates a rural characteristics
• Courtyards in the museum complex brings
daylighting and ventilation and provides visual
interest
• Seating around trees helps to create a
place for interaction
LANDSCAPING PLAN
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FUNCTIONS HELD
IN THECOMPLEX
Museums/Display Area
• The core collection of the crafts
museum was put together to serve as a
reference material for the craftsmen
who are increasingly losing touch with
their own traditions.
• At present the Museum collection
consists of over 33,000 specimens in
various crafts, acquired over a period
of 60 years collected from various
states of India.
• The collection reflects the continuing
traditions of
handicrafts and handlooms.
Library
• The Crafts Museum Reference Library
has around 10,000 volumes in the area
of Arts and Crafts with 35 seating
capacity, including many classics and
rare books, and is open to the public.
Books are available for reference on
site and may not leave the premises.
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Demonstration Area
The demonstrationprogram provides
visitors an opportunity to see the craft
creation unfold before them.
The architect has brought about the rustic in
the complex by use of mud and plastered
walls; brick paved flooring and by getting the
structure built in their respective authentic
style.
The open walls within and outside the
building is prominently outlined by terracotta
tile roofs giving it a rustic ambience.
Each month the Museum invites around 50
craftsperson, except monsoon period of three
months when only 10 crafts persons, to be in
residence, to demonstrate their skills and
sell their wares.
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DISPLAYING TECHNIQUES
Interior Display:Thepermanent collection is
displayed in glass cabinets, shelves & niches.
Temporary collection of textiles is displayed on
moveable frames
• Exterior Display:The exterior walls have
used to display folk art of different regions.
Terracotta sculptures have been used as
landscaping elements.
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WORKSHOPS
The craft museumconducts creative workshops in
which the students are attached to a particular
craftsmen from whom he learns the basic
techniques of the craft.
Mud plaster huts with thatched roofs act as
workshops for the craft persons and the brick
paved floors and stepped platform act as open air
studies for the children.
The museum creates an ideal environment for
interactive and creatively.
The Crafts Museum has on display part of its
permanent collection in its galleries of Bhuta
Sculpture Gallery,Tribal & Folk Art, Ritual Craft
Gallery, Courtly Craft & Textiles Gallery, painting
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Structure, Material andConstruction
Techniques
Brick is the main material used in walls as well
as pathways.Walls are plastered with mud and
cow dung plaster.
• Bamboo is used as purlins and rafters in
roofing and as screens to separate one area from
another.
• Supported on wooden truss, the roof is
covered with Mangalore tiles.
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POSITIVE POINTS
• Segregationof areas via strong axis, yet creating visual and physical connection.
• Universal accessibility by ramps wherever change of levels.
• In the village complex, a number of small interactive spaces are provided.
• Courtyards in the museum provide daylighting and ventilation.
• The architectural character of folk art of India is shown brilliantly in material and color palette,
• Attention to details in paving patterns.
• Similar spaces like Workshops, craft demonstration area, haat and residence are placed in close
proximity, are easily visible and are closed to the services.
NEGATIVE POINTS
• Pond and few part of village complex is completely segregated and no one visits it.
• Display in galleries lack interesting feature and modern day technology
• No parking space is provided.
ANALYSIS