Artisans

Toy-making artisans of Karnataka's Channapatna struggle to stay afloat without government help in lockdown

Karnataka's Channapatna craftspersons lead precarious lives like any other artisan in the country. And with the onset of the pandemic-induced lockdown, their woes have only increased through the months.

Flipkart ties up with Gujarat govt to promote local handicrafts; aims to help artisans expand market reach

Flipkart Samarth aims at bringing thousands of artisans, weavers and craftsmen from across the country into the fold of e-commerce.

Flipkart launches initiative 'Samarth' to bring Indian artisans, weavers, handicrafts makers on platform

Walmart-owned Flipkart on Wednesday launched a new initiative 'Samarth' to bring Indian artisans, weavers and handicrafts makers on its platform

Makers of God: Scenes from Kolkata's artisan colony Kumortuli, before Durga Puja

The bylanes of Kumortuli — Kolkata's famed artisans' colony, located in the north part of the city — may seem dark, narrow and tacky to the casual observer. Come September, however, thousands throng these very alleys, looking for god (and goddesses).

India can become a one-stop sourcing destination for textiles for brands, retailers from ASEAN, says Smriti Irani

India has potential to become the one-stop sourcing destination for brands and retailers from ASEAN, Textiles Minister Smriti Irani said on Tuesday.

Demonetisation anniversary: Reeling handicraft, artefact sectors struggling to recover, GST adds to woes

The story is the same of toy makers and those who make decorative items from papier mache and wood, paintings including Madhubani paintings.

Amazon India, Telangana handloom dept ink pact to educate, train weavers, artisans

The partnership also intends to empower and generate livelihood opportunities and income for the artisans and boost their economy, Amazon said.

Watch: Mexico artisans handcraft gloves for boxing legends

Google partners with MeitY to announce initiatives for Android developers, fintech and artisans

Google has partnered with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) in India and announced new initiatives to empower the citizens and giving them access to safe and enhanced digital services.

My work with artisans led to Craftsvilla.com, says co-founder Monica Gupta

We wanted to give a fair deal to the artisans involved in making these products.