Norwegian Crafts Institute

The Norwegian Crafts Institute aims to document, preserve and
promote skills in traditional crafts as knowledge, culture and trade
in line with UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible
Cultural Heritage.

The Crafts Institute was established in 1987 on behalf of the
Norwegian Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs and the Ministry
of Education.

INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE

We promote a comprehensive perspective on intangible cultural heritage.

ADVANCING THE CRAFTS

Connecting the diverse milieus of living crafts in Norway

CRAFT SCHOLARSHIPS

We provide the framework for the transmission of knowledge and specialization of craftsmanship at a high level of expertise.

RARE CRAFTS

We safeguard and pass on rare trades.

TRAINING PROJECTS

We document and pass on knowledge of traditional craftsmanship to new generations.

THE REGISTER OF CRAFTSMEN

We maintain a directory of craftsmen who practise traditional trades and techniques.