The department started in 1994 with the first batch of 12 craft students. It has grown tremendously not only in offering the craft course but also in Artisan and Diploma levels. It is well equipped with the necessary tools and equipment.  Successful students are absorbed in textile industries, National Youth Polytechnics as instructors while those who pursue Diploma in technical Education at KTTC become Technical Teachers in various categories of schools and Institutions. Some are very successful business people in the Design and Fashion Industry.