Many stakeholders of the handmade ecosystem came together in 2020 to support artisans during the covid crisis. Within four fast-paced months, the network grew with connections in 26 states of the country and succeeded in raising money for relief, preparing and enabling artisans for digital platforms and digital access to markets. Despite the devastation which ensued, C19 proved to be an opportunity to address the fragility of the artisan economy, the second largest employment generator in the country after agriculture.