Craft Resource Center (CRC) was started in 1990 to help vulnerable craftspeople and marginalized communities in India achieve economic self sufficiency and improve their quality of life. They train artisans, connect them with contemporary designers and global markets, and assist with finance, logistics, production, and supply chain management. CRC is committed to sustainable, ethical, and fair practices. They work with artisan groups that focus on weaving, block printing, screen printing, tailoring, embroidery, paper mache, horn and wood carving, ceramics, vegetable tanned leather, and other crafts and help them meet the order requirements of local and international buyers. CRC's head office in Kolkata serves as a center for design, finance, logistics, IT, quality checks, and packing and provides a venue for artisan training, workshops, and conferences. CRC uses a portion of profits to contribute to local disaster relief funds. They are a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), WFTO Asia, and Fair Trade Forum India.