Chhaya: Preservation and promotion center for Nepalese Arts and Crafts
University/SchoolSavannah College of Art and Design
Lead ArchitectMahek Jain
Chhaya is a celebration of Nepal’s identity, offering a platform for artisans to collaborate for the re-interpretation and innovation of local arts and crafts by bridging the old and the new. This facility aims to preserve and promote handmade Nepalese arts and crafts through the fusion of business, design, and increased awareness. The objective is to provide a place where artisans can envision, assimilate, and implement innovative ideas; visitors can gain awareness, learn, and interact with artisans; and business strategists can nurture the growth of the artisan’s products and spread their in