The 14 hours behind one Tanjore panel
How a single panel of gold-foil temple art is made — wood prep, gesso relief, 22-carat foil, natural pigments. Step by step, hour by hour.
Discover authentic artisan products from across India. Every purchase directly supports independent makers and their craft.
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Photographed at work, timed in hours, told in their own words. You always see whose hands made the piece you’re buying.
From a 4,000-year-old regional tradition to a studio that opened last year. Handmade in India — every form, every region, formal training optional.
This week
This week
Fresh pieces listed by makers in the last few days.
₹25,000
by Meera Iyer
₹6,500
by Kabir Khan
₹5,500
by Rajan Sharma
₹2,800
by Priya Nair
₹4,800
by Arjun Patel
₹3,200
by Lakshmi Devi
₹8,500
by Meera Iyer
₹1,800
by Rajan Sharma
₹12,000
by Kabir Khan
₹2,200
by Arjun Patel
Heritage crafts
Mithila, Bihar
Traditional folk painting from Bihar known for vibrant colors, intricate geometric patterns, and mythological themes.
Explore craftHimalayan regions of India (Ladakh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh)
Thangka are intricate Tibetan Buddhist scroll paintings, traditionally used as meditation aids and devotional objects in Himalayan regions.
Explore craftRajasthan
Jaipur's cobalt-and-white glazed pottery made from quartz paste, without clay.
Explore craftChhattisgarh
Lost-wax brass casting producing rustic tribal figures and jewellery.
Explore craftTamil Nadu
Devotional panels rich with gold foil, gem-like stones and rounded divine figures.
Explore craftKerala
Coconut-fibre craft woven into mats, furnishings and decor.
Explore craftIndependent studios
Independent illustrator and risograph printer in Mumbai. Editorial work, zines, and small-edition prints.
Studio ceramicist in Bangalore. Wheel-thrown stoneware in earth glazes, made one piece at a time.
Contemporary jewellery designer in Pune working in recycled silver, lost-wax bronze and rough-cut stones.
Meet Our Makers
Every purchase empowers an artisan livelihood and keeps India's craft traditions alive.
Master Pashmina weaver from Srinagar. Three decades of hand-spinning the finest cashmere wool into heirloom textiles.
Madhubani artist from Mithila, Bihar. Keeping alive traditions passed down through five generations.
Coir and coconut shell artisan from Alappuzha. Turning humble coconut fibre into contemporary home décor.
Third-generation blue pottery artisan from Jaipur. Blending Turko-Persian techniques with Rajasthani soul.
Tanjore painting artist preserving the 400-year-old tradition of gold-leaf temple art from Tamil Nadu.
Dhokra metal craft artist from Bastar. Creating lost-wax tribal art that tells stories of forest and folklore.
Coming soon
Long-form pieces about the artists, materials, and regions behind every piece. We're publishing the first few in the coming weeks — profiles, process deep-dives, and notes from the road.
How a single panel of gold-foil temple art is made — wood prep, gesso relief, 22-carat foil, natural pigments. Step by step, hour by hour.
Lakshmi's grandmother painted on mud walls with twigs and rice paste. Today the same colours come from turmeric, indigo, and lampblack — and a daughter painting them onto canvas.
A short film on a women-led cooperative turning coconut husk into modern home goods, with no chemicals and zero waste — and what that means for the village it supports.
For artists and makers
Whether you carry forward a regional Indian tradition or run an independent contemporary studio — list with us. Currently 3.5% commission, free to start, full control over your story. Buyers see your name, your hours, and your hands at work on every piece.