Join the Hand for Handmade Community
Become a Member
Hand for Handmade is more than a platform—it’s a movement dedicated to preserving and uplifting India’s handmade industry. By becoming a member, you’ll be part of a diverse network working towards empowering artisans, promoting sustainable practices, and creating innovative collaborations.
Membership Eligibility Details
Who Can Join?
Hand for Handmade welcomes individuals and organizations from all walks of the handmade ecosystem, including:
- Artisans and Craft Clusters: Directly involved in creating handmade products.
- Fair-Trade Organizations : Advocating ethical trade practices.
- Business Organizations and Design Houses: Retailers, e-commerce platforms, and creative agencies.
- Educational and Public Institutions: Museums, libraries, and universities focused on craft preservation.
- CSR Wings of Corporates: Supporting social impact through craft and livelihood initiatives.
- NGOs, CSOs, and CBOs: Engaged in community development and artisan welfare.
- Individual Enthusiasts: Designers, journalists, students, and craft supporters.

How to Become a Member
Check Eligibility for Membership

Membership Directory
Exclusive Resources: Access curated studies, reports, and databases on crafts and handmade items.
As a Member
you gain access to:
Benefit 1
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with a wide range of stakeholders, including buyers, designers, academicians, and artisans.
Benefit 2
- Market Linkages: Discover new markets, participate in exhibitions, and find business opportunities.
Benefit 3
- Mentorship and Learning: Attend free or subsidized masterclasses, webinars, and skill-building sessions.
Benefit 4
- Promotion and Visibility: Showcase your products on Hand for Handmade campaigns, Insta Live marketplaces, and the HandmadeKatha platform.
Benefit 5
- Exclusive Resources: Access curated studies, reports, and databases on crafts and handmade items.
Features & Benefits
Membership Benefits
Why Join Hand for Handmade?
As a member, you gain access to:

Possibilities
– Networking Opportunities: Connect with a wide range of stakeholders, including buyers, designers, academicians, and artisans.

Take control
– Market Linkages: Discover new markets, participate in exhibitions, and find business opportunities.

Mentoring
– Mentorship and Learning: Attend free or subsidized masterclasses, webinars, and skill-building sessions.

Visibility
– Promotion and Visibility: Showcase your products on Hand for Handmade campaigns, Insta Live marketplaces, and the HandmadeKatha platform.

Resources
– Exclusive Resources: Access curated studies, reports, and databases on crafts and handmade items.