Empowering India's Handmade Artisans for Sustainable Growth

Initiatives

CD began as a covid relief network for artisans. We discovered the impactful work we could do together and agreed to build and nurture a healthy network of all stakeholders of the artisan ecosystem. Our primary activity is to enable collaborations between stakeholders for mutual growth, to enable diverse opportunities for artisans and to incubate new models of relevance for the sector.

Handmade.World

It is an open-source, collaborative platform designed to strengthen the handmade ecosystem.

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Creative Enterprise Lab (CEL)

A modular entrepreneurship program equipping artisans with digital, design, business, and market skills.

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Craft x Climate

An initiative spotlighting sustainable craft practices and solutions addressing climate challenges.

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Digital Artisans of India 
(DAOI) Awards

A national platform celebrating artisans using digital tools to innovate, document, and grow their craft.

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Craft Care Fund

A community-driven support fund for artisans

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Dreams Foundation
Seed Fund

An interest-free capital support initiative helping artisan enterprises scale production, equipment, and inventory.

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