Master Artisans of India
Connecting you directly with the hands that create magic. Explore 40+ master craftsmen from across Bharat.
Sravani Chowdary
Specialist in Kondapalli Toys. Carved from Tella Poniki (softwood) and hand-painted. Prices vary by set size (e.g., a "Marriage Set" vs. a single figurine). Approx labor: 15 – 25 Hours.
15 – 25 Hours
Chandra Chowdary
Specialist in Uppada Silk Saree. Uses the Jamdani weaving technique. A bridal saree with pure zari can take up to 2 months of non-stop hand-weaving. Approx labor: 150 – 400 Hours.
150 – 400 Hours
Venkatesh Goud
Specialist in Temple Jewellery. Hand-crafted silver with 24k gold leaf plating (Kemp work). Complex bridal sets require weeks of intricate metalwork. Approx labor: 40 – 120 Hours.
40 – 120 Hours
Deepa Chowdary
Specialist in Kalamkari Textile. Srikalahasti style involves 23 steps of natural dyeing and hand-painting with a bamboo pen (kalam) on cotton or silk. Approx labor: 60 – 80 Hours.
60 – 80 Hours
Sunita Naidu
Specialist in Etikoppaka Toys. Made from Ankudu wood and finished on a lathe with natural lacquer made from seeds and tree resins. Approx labor: 8 – 12 Hours.
8 – 12 Hours
Lakshmi Rao
Specialist in Folk Scrolls (Cheriyal). Hand-ground natural pigments on khadi canvas. A full narrative scroll depicting an epic can take several weeks. Approx labor: 40 – 100 Hours.
40 – 100 Hours
Dechen Libang
Specialist in Bamboo Furniture. Includes deep-forest harvesting and "curing" (smoking/soaking) to make it termite-proof and water-strong. Approx labor: 40 – 60 Hours.
40 – 60 Hours
Yangchen Perme
Specialist in Tribal Wrap (Gale). Woven on a "Loin Loom" (Backstrap loom). Each tribal motif is a "secret code" passed down through memory. Approx labor: 120 – 180 Hours.
120 – 180 Hours
Sonam Libang
Specialist in Wancho Bead Jewelry. Recently GI-tagged. Authentic pieces use specific color codes (red, blue, orange) to signify bravery and status. Approx labor: 12 – 24 Hours.
12 – 24 Hours
Karsang Libang
Specialist in Handwoven Textile. These are high-density weaves. Some ceremonial shawls take nearly 2 months of part-time weaving to complete. Approx labor: 150 – 250 Hours.
150 – 250 Hours
Tashi Khandu
Specialist in Wooden Masks. Carved from Puma or Zokhu wood. Includes multiple layers of natural paint and manual chiseling for "life-like" detail. Approx labor: 50 – 80 Hours.
50 – 80 Hours
Sangey Wangsa
Specialist in Traditional Baskets. Woven with double-layered cane. The weave is so tight it creates surface tension that can briefly hold water. Approx labor: 30 – 45 Hours.
30 – 45 Hours
Daisy Baruah
Specialist in Jaapi Hat (Fulam). Hand-knit from Tokou (palm) leaves and bamboo. Decorative versions (Fulam) require intricate velvet, wool, and sequin work. Approx labor: 12 – 18 Hours.
12 – 18 Hours
Daisy Bora
Specialist in Muga Silk Saree. Exclusive to Assam. Price includes 2+ months of rearing rare golden silkworms. Hand-weaving a full saree takes 15–20 focused days. Approx labor: 150 – 200 Hours.
150 – 200 Hours
Pompy Sarma
Specialist in Bamboo Jewellery. Artisans must select 3-year-old "mature" bamboo, boil it to prevent cracks, and hand-carve it into lightweight, durable motifs. Approx labor: 4 – 8 Hours.
4 – 8 Hours
Daisy Baruah
Specialist in Mekhela Chador. A two-piece set (skirt and wrap). Hand-weaving authentic motifs on a Taat Xaal (pit loom) is labor-intensive; sunlight "shining through" refers to the high thread count. Approx labor: 60 – 100 Hours.
60 – 100 Hours
Gautam Sarma
Specialist in Majuli Masks. Made using a bamboo frame, clay, and cow dung layers. Each mask must dry naturally between coats before being painted with organic pigments. Approx labor: 40 – 120 Hours.
40 – 120 Hours
Dipankar Gogoi
Specialist in Bell Metal Crafts. Made by Sarthebari artisans using an alloy of copper and tin. It involves manual hammering and heating—never machine-cast. Approx labor: 24 – 40 Hours.
24 – 40 Hours
Neha Yadav
Specialist in Madhubani Painting. Painted with twigs and nibs using natural dyes (cow dung base, rice paste). Prices soar for "Kachni" (fine line) work vs "Bharni" (filled colors). Approx labor: 30 – 120 Hours.
30 – 120 Hours
Pooja Mishra
Specialist in Tussar Silk Saree. Sourced from wild silkworms in Bhagalpur. Includes boiling, hand-spinning, and hand-weaving. Real "Peace Silk" (non-violent) carries a premium. Approx labor: 120 – 180 Hours.
120 – 180 Hours
Alok Jha
Specialist in Sikki Grass Crafts. Golden grass found in marshes is harvested and dyed. Boxes and dolls are woven so tightly they become sturdy structural items that last decades. Approx labor: 10 – 40 Hours.
10 – 40 Hours
Alok Yadav
Specialist in Lac Bangles. Muzaffarpur is the hub. Natural resin is heated on a furnace, colored with stone dyes, and hand-molded. Intricate "Kundan" inlay sets are pricier. Approx labor: 4 – 10 Hours.
4 – 10 Hours
Prakash Yadav
Specialist in Manjusha Art. One of the world’s oldest scroll arts using only three colors (pink, green, yellow). Often painted on Jute/Silk boxes or handmade paper. Approx labor: 20 – 60 Hours.
20 – 60 Hours
Amit Yadav
Specialist in Mud Clay Toys. Unlike kiln-fired terracotta, these "Mitti" toys are often sun-dried and painted with organic colors, safe for children and eco-friendly. Approx labor: 6 – 12 Hours.
6 – 12 Hours
Dinesh Baghel
Specialist in Dhokra Metal Craft. Uses the lost-wax technique. Since the clay mold must be broken to reveal the metal, every piece is a unique original that can never be replicated exactly. Approx labor: 40 – 72 Hours.
40 – 72 Hours
Lalita Sahu
Specialist in Kosa Silk Saree. Sourced from wild silkworms (Antheraea mylitta). The price reflects the rarity of the cocoons and the 10–15 days of painstaking hand-weaving on pit looms. Approx labor: 120 – 180 Hours.
120 – 180 Hours
Vijay Kashyap
Specialist in Wooden Tribal Masks. Carved from Teak or Shisham. Artisans use manual chisels to bring "life" to the wood, depicting gods and spirits with details that machine-carving cannot mimic. Approx labor: 30 – 50 Hours.
30 – 50 Hours
Sita Baghel
Specialist in Wrought Iron Craft. Known as Loha Shilp. Blacksmiths from the Agaria community manually heat and beat scrap iron into slender, elegant tribal forms without using any joints or welding. Approx labor: 12 – 20 Hours.
12 – 20 Hours
Anil Sahu
Specialist in Bamboo Utility Items. Includes harvesting "mature" bamboo and hand-splitting it into thin strips. The "precision" comes from the tight weave used in traditional winnowing fans and baskets. Approx labor: 15 – 30 Hours.
15 – 30 Hours
Lalita Patel
Specialist in Terracotta Jewellery. Each bead is hand-rolled from fine clay, etched with a needle, sun-dried, kiln-fired, and then hand-painted with earthy natural pigments. Approx labor: 10 – 15 Hours.
10 – 15 Hours
Ana D'Souza
Specialist in Coconut Shell Crafts. Involves removing fiber, sanding to a mirror finish, and seasoning with oils. Complex lamps with "Jaali" (perforated) work take more time. Approx labor: 6 – 10 Hours.
6 – 10 Hours
Mario Rodrigues
Specialist in Kunbi Saree. A traditional cotton weave with red/white checks. A skilled weaver takes about 5 days to complete one saree on a handloom. Approx labor: 40 – 60 Hours.
40 – 60 Hours
Rosie Dias
Specialist in Shell Jewellery. Sourcing authentic local shells, cleaning, polishing, and delicate drilling/stringing. Price varies by the rarity of the shells used. Approx labor: 4 – 12 Hours.
4 – 12 Hours
Caitan Rodrigues
Specialist in Azulejos Tile Art. Hand-painted on ceramic and baked. Small 6x6 tiles are affordable, but large custom nameplates or Mario Miranda murals are premium. Approx labor: 5 – 15 Hours.
5 – 15 Hours
Savio Costa
Specialist in Wooden Christian Icons. Carved from seasoned wood (often Teak). Each figure is hand-chiseled and painted, reflecting the unique Goan-Baroque aesthetic. Approx labor: 20 – 50 Hours.
20 – 50 Hours
Maria Pereira
Specialist in Handcrafted Lamps. Made from brass or copper. Involves manual metal beating and intricate cut-work designs that cast geometric shadows. Approx labor: 15 – 30 Hours.
15 – 30 Hours
Jignesh Patel
Specialist in Patan Patola Saree. A "Double Ikat" masterpiece. Both warp and weft are dyed before weaving. Complex designs can take up to 2 years. It is an heirloom investment. Approx labor: 1,500 – 3,000 Hours.
1,500 – 3,000 Hours
Pratik Dave
Specialist in Bandhani Textile. Price depends on the number of "Bundi" (knots). A high-end Jhankaar or Gharchola with 10,000+ tiny hand-tied knots justifies the premium. Approx labor: 40 – 120 Hours.
40 – 120 Hours
Mayur Ammani
Specialist in Kutch Embroidery. Includes various styles (Ahir, Mutwa, Rabari). Pricing is based on the density of silk thread work and real glass mirror integration. Approx labor: 60 – 200 Hours.
60 – 200 Hours
Mittal Patel
Specialist in Rogan Art Painting. Castor oil is boiled for 2 days to create a paste. Only one family in Nirona still practices the original technique. Price reflects this extreme rarity. Approx labor: 20 – 60 Hours.
20 – 60 Hours
Pratik Bhatt
Specialist in Silver Tribal Jewellery. Heavy 92.5 silver pieces (Kadas, necklaces). Priced by silver weight + "making charges" (approx. ₹150–₹300 per gram of labor). Approx labor: 20 – 40 Hours.
20 – 40 Hours
Hardik Bhatt
Specialist in Lacquered Toys. Made in Idar or Kutch. Wood is turned on a lathe and colored with natural shellac. They are lead-free, non-toxic, and incredibly durable. Approx labor: 6 – 12 Hours.
6 – 12 Hours