Best Websites Selling Handicrafts In India

India is second to none when it comes to producing handicrafts. From West Bengal in the East and Kashmir in the North to Rajasthan in the West, and Tamil Nadu in the South, visit any of its regions and you will find locals creating exquisite handicrafts.

However, it is not possible to throng all these places to buy the intricate handicrafts. Making things easier for you are several websites that offer authentic handicrafts that will tell you the story of the people who made those goods. Take a look at the best websites selling handicrafts from different parts of the country.

#1. CraftedIndia

Among the best handicrafts-selling websites in India, CraftedIndia offers thousands of exquisite handmade goods procured from all across the country. From Meenakari jewelry and Phad paintings to the authentic blue pottery of Jaipur to several items of Dhokra art, the options are never-ending on this website. Besides quick delivery and convenient returns, the other facilities that add to the customer experience while shopping on this website are free shipping and cash-on-delivery on all orders above INR 500 in India. Furthermore, you can also have goods delivered outside the country for a nominal shipping fee of USD 5.

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#2. Gaatha

Be it Phulkari products from Punjab that you want to buy, a Baluchari silk saree you wish to gift to a loved one or Pattachitra paintings you seek to give a rustic touch to the interiors of your house, you can find it on Gaatha. Aimed at bridging the gap between the artisans and the global market, Gaatha offers men, women and kids’ wear items along with several home décor goods as well as gifts and souvenirs. The easily accessible interface lets you search items from a particular craft, material or technique alongwith the blogs that convey a broader message of handicraft workers and their daily struggles.

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#3. The Indian Craft House

The Indian Craft House procures its handicrafts directly from the artisans or NGOs working with the rural handicrafts workers, and is aimed at giving manufacturers a fair price for their products. The best feature of this website is that it allows you to get creative with the items you wish to purchase by their easy customization policy. This implies that if there’s a unique idea in your mind and there’s something that you wish to be made in a particular form of craft originating from any state of India, they will get it made for you.

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#4. Okhai

Okhai has a vast collection of handcrafted lifestyle products created by rural and tribal artisans from all over the country. It offers products in four categories, namely men’s wear, women’s wear, home décor, and accessories which include stoles, dupattas, scarfs, key chains, handbags and more. Most products on the website are competitively priced, and while the website does not offer a refund, you can exchange your order if you ordered the wrong size.

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#5. KashmirBox

If you are looking to buy an authentic Pashmina shawl or the carpets of Kashmir that are famous all over the world, then this is one website you must check out. Aimed at promoting Kashmiri art and craft, the website offers products created by more than 1000 artisans and sold by 50+ local brands originating from remotest areas of the region. Its long catalog includes the famous saffron of Kashmir, dry fruits, sozni and more.

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Now that you know the best websites for buying authentic Indian handicrafts, what are you waiting for? Scroll through these websites and order the perfect home décor item or gifts for your loved ones. Tell us what other similar websites you know through the comment section below.

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