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The Middleman Is Disappearing From Indian Craft — And Artisans Are Finally Keeping the Difference
Digital platforms are letting weavers and craftspeople sell directly to global customers for the first time. The margins that used to disappear between the loom and the shop are starting to land where they should.
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318 Names, One Sector: What India's GI-Tagged Crafts Actually Tell Us
Every Geographical Indication tag on an Indian craft is really a legal argument about who a tradition belongs to. There are now 318 of them — and the count is the least interesting part of the story.
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The Return of Handmade: Why Craft Is Shaping the Future of Design
In a world dominated by automation and mass production, handmade craftsmanship is experiencing a remarkable revival. From handwoven textiles and ceramic tableware to artisanal furniture and paper goods, consumers are increasingly drawn to objects that carry the mark of human hands.
Craft is no longer viewed as a nostalgic pastime. It has become a symbol of authenticity, sustainability, and thoughtful living.
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India Just Cut Handicraft GST From 18% to 5%. Here's What That Actually Changes.
A tax rate cut doesn't sound like craft news. For artisans competing against machine-made knockoffs, it might be the most consequential policy shift in years.
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The Handloom Sector Runs on Women. The Recognition Hasn't Caught Up.
Seventy-one percent of India's handloom weavers are women. So why does the industry's public face still skew so male?