A living map of India's handmade ecosystem — connecting artisans, designers, buyers, service providers and all related stakeholders.
Handmade.world amplifies visibility for India's handmade ecosystem, fixes data gaps, and creates short pathways to markets.
Handmade.world amplifies visibility for India's handmade ecosystem, fixes data gaps, and creates short pathways to markets. The platform is designed to preserve craft knowledge, improve livelihoods and protect authenticity — combining digital tools with our partners' field teams who support outreach, training and market integration.
THE COMMUNITY BEHIND THE PLATFORM
A searchable, authenticated database of artisans, maker groups and handmade enterprises across India. Find profiles by craft, location, techniques, materials and certifications. Each profile lists capability, product samples, contact options and verification status so buyers and designers can connect with confidence.
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HOW TO USE THE PLATFORM — AND SAFEGUARDS
How is authenticity verified?
Verification combines field validation, community references and documentation where available. Badges: Verified Artisan, Community Verified.
Who can create a profile?
Profiles can be created by artisans or registered groups. Creative Dignity provides assisted onboarding and field verifiers where authorised.
How is data used?
Data is used to enable discovery, outreach and training. Personal contact info is shared only with consent.
Ready to Join?
Whether you're an artisan looking for markets, a buyer seeking authentic products, or a service provider serving the craft sector — there's a place for you here.