This article describes optimizing the role of the Regional National Crafts Council (Dekranasda) in empowering the creative economy of women's craft groups in the East Aceh District and the obstacles encountered in empowerment. Data collection techniques used are: observation, interviews, and documentation. The Key Informants in this study were: Secretary of the Dekranasda, Chair of the Dekranasda, Treasurer of the East Aceh Dekranasda, and chair of the group of women craftsmen. The data analysis technique used after the data was collected was data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that optimizing the role of Dekranasda in empowering the creative economy of women craftsmen groups has grown a quite significant role. Dekranasda has a role as a motivator, facilitator, monitor, dynamicator, and marketing in the development of its handicraft products. These various roles still show optimal function. However, the role of marketing seems to be still not optimal due to the global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and delays in the distribution of financial assistance.