Ritu Sethi is Chairperson at the Craft Revival Trust and the editor of the largest online encyclopedia on the traditional art, craft and textile heritage of South Asia (www.asiainch.org) A prolific essayist on the subject, she has authored ‘Painters, Poets, Performers – the Patuas of Bengal, besides editing several publications including ‘Embroidering Futures - Repurposing the Kantha’; 'Designers Meet Artisans – A practical guide’ and others.’ She additionally serves both in India and overseas as an advisor on national and international policy on culture, crafts and heritage.