Preserving India's Craft
Heritage for the World
Handicraft International was founded with a single belief: that the extraordinary skill of India's artisans deserves to reach art lovers everywhere. Too many master craftspeople were watching their centuries-old traditions disappear — not because the world didn't want their work, but because they couldn't reach that world.
We set out to change that. Today, we partner directly with over 500 artisans across 18 states, offering them a global platform while preserving their craft traditions authentically. Every piece on our platform comes with full provenance — you know exactly who made it, where, and using what techniques.
Explore Our Collection
Three Commitments We Keep Every Day
Fair Trade
We pay artisans 3–4x market rates and share 40% of each sale directly with the craftsperson. No middlemen. No exploitation.
Cultural Preservation
We document and support endangered craft traditions, funding training programs for the next generation of artisans.
Authenticity Promise
Every piece is hand-verified by our team of craft experts. No machine-made imitations. Ever. Our certificates are backed by artisan identity.
Our Founding Team
Arjun Mehta
Founder & CEO
Former IIM graduate who left investment banking to dedicate his life to supporting Indian artisans.
Priya Sharma
Chief Craft Officer
With a Master's in Textile Design from NID, Priya has spent 15 years documenting India's craft traditions.
Ravi Kumar
Head of Artisan Relations
Born into a family of woodcarvers in Rajasthan, Ravi bridges the gap between artisans and the global market.