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Artisan & Artist Registration
Become part of the HHDDC India community. Registration helps us understand your craft, your experience, your products and the opportunities you are looking for.
HHDDC India
The future of Indian craft lies in the hands of its makers.
The Handloom & Handicraft Design & Development Council works to bring people, opportunities and resources closer to the people who create — artisans, weavers, craftspersons and artists across India.
Our aim is simple
To bring people, opportunities and resources closer to the people who create.
We don't want to simply talk about empowering artisans. We want to create pathways through which empowerment becomes possible.
Create Awareness
Create Opportunities
Build Market Access
Build Recognition
Behind every handcrafted piece is a human story.
About HHDDC India
We believe the future of Indian craft lies in the hands of its makers.
India's handloom and handicraft traditions are among the richest in the world. But behind the beauty of every saree, textile, painting, sculpture, jewellery piece or handcrafted product is a human story.
There are artisans who inherited their skills from their parents and grandparents. Young artists experimenting with traditional techniques. Women creating from their homes. Master craftspeople whose work deserves recognition far beyond their villages and cities.
HHDDC India was created for them — an initiative focused on building a stronger ecosystem for India's artisans, weavers, craftspersons and artists.
Know more about HHDDC India →What We Do
More than a platform. A support system.
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Government Scheme Awareness
Several government schemes and programmes exist for artisans, weavers, MSMEs and traditional crafts, but information is often scattered or hard to understand. We help our community discover relevant schemes and understand eligibility.
We don’t promise benefits. We help you find the right information and direction.
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Exhibitions & Events
A beautiful product needs the right platform. Through our exhibitions and curated events, we create opportunities for artisans, designers, artists and craft-based businesses to meet customers and build visibility.
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National Market Access
We want Indian craft to travel beyond its place of origin — creating opportunities for artisans to showcase their work across cities, states and different customer communities.
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International Opportunities
Indian craftsmanship has a story the world wants to discover. We aim to facilitate participation in international exhibitions, showcases, collaborations and markets.
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Design & Product Development
Tradition should not have to stand still. We encourage artisans and designers to explore new products, contemporary applications and improved presentation — while respecting the identity of the craft.
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Artisan Employment & Livelihoods
A craft survives when its maker can make a living from it. We aim to create and facilitate pathways for employment, entrepreneurship, collaborations and income generation.
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Visibility & Storytelling
Every craft has a story, and every artisan deserves to be known for the story behind their work. We bring visibility to artisans, crafts, techniques and communities through exhibitions, digital platforms, campaigns and storytelling.
Our Approach
One artisan. One journey. Many possibilities.
We understand that every artisan's journey is different.
- Some need market access.
- Some need information.
- Some need better product presentation.
- Some need an exhibition opportunity.
- Some need help understanding government schemes.
- Some simply need someone to discover their work.
That is why HHDDC India follows an ecosystem approach. We connect the dots.
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Artisan / Artist
It begins with the maker and the skill they carry.
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Registration
Tell us about your craft, your work and what you are looking for.
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Understanding Needs
We look at where you are and what would make the biggest difference.
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Information & Guidance
Relevant schemes, requirements and directions, explained simply.
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Opportunities
Exhibitions, showcases, collaborations and programmes as they open up.
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Market Access
Connections to customers, buyers, designers and new platforms.
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Growth
Stronger visibility, better income and a craft with a future.
Why Join HHDDC India
Because your craft should open doors.
When you register with HHDDC India, you become part of a growing ecosystem of Indian creators.
Exhibition participation
Artisan & artist showcases
Market and buyer connections
Government scheme information
Design development initiatives
Training and knowledge programmes
Collaboration opportunities
National events
International exposure opportunities
Digital visibility
Networking with fellow artisans and organisations
One registration. A world of possibilities.
Register NowGovernment Scheme Awareness
Information that is easier to find and easier to understand.
Government departments and institutions offer several schemes and programmes for artisans, weavers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs and traditional crafts. But information is often scattered or difficult to understand.
We aim to help our community discover relevant schemes, understand eligibility and know where to seek further assistance.
We don't promise benefits. We help you find the right information and direction.
Actual eligibility, approval and benefits are decided by the respective government authority.
Events
Our platforms bring India together.
An exhibition is not just a place to display products. It is where a customer meets a maker, where a designer discovers a craft, where an artisan hears, perhaps for the first time, “I want to know more about your work.”
Upcoming EventSWADESHI
Fashion & Lifestyle Expo 2026
A fashion and lifestyle expo bringing handmade and handloom work face to face with customers, buyers and designers.
Upcoming EventEK BHARAT, SHRESTHA BHARAT EXPO
One India. Many Traditions. One Beautiful Story.
Different states. Different crafts. One India.
Your hands have a story.
Tell us about it.
Artisan & Artist Registration is the first step towards becoming part of our ecosystem. Registration is currently free.