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Respect Origins is a Socio-economic marketplace that offers the use of internet technologies to rural artisans and communities to increase their global reach, customer sales and participation in the formal economy. The CraftsBazaar team works through Rural Hubs, offering design and materials inputs to enable traditional crafts to remain contemporaneous and relevant. It takes accountability for demand generation, quality assurance, logistics and global delivery leaving the craftspersons to focus on celebrating their creative gifts and imparting skills-training to support sustainability. Materials used are natural, locally sourced and respectful fo the environment. Export Quality and Bulk Orders are managed at no extra cost offering great value to buyers. Its a labour of love and devotion to the millions who have talent, incredible dedication and ability but lack opportunity and respect.

Meet the Master Series: Shree Arun Kumar, Thread-painting, Punjab, India

Paintings of inspirational leaders, visionaries, Saints and simply soul-stirring topics make this artisan a Master of this unique craft. It takes incredible skill and endurance as every stitch adds a … Continue Reading Meet the Master Series: Shree Arun Kumar, Thread-painting, Punjab, India

Meet the Master Series: Shree Subhash Chandra Gowda, Master-painter in Water Colours, Karnataka, India

” Based In Shikaripura, Shimoga And Having A Diploma In Fine Art From S S B S S School Of Art Rathihalli, Bfa From Ksou And With 18 Years Of … Continue Reading Meet the Master Series: Shree Subhash Chandra Gowda, Master-painter in Water Colours, Karnataka, India

Meet the Master Series: Shree Anil Kumar Oil and Acrylic Paintings, Karnataka, India

“I Come From The Southern State Of Karnataka Which Is Famous Its Palaces, Temples, Traditional Crafts And Weaving. I Am A Self-Taught Painter And Started Painting From A Young Age … Continue Reading Meet the Master Series: Shree Anil Kumar Oil and Acrylic Paintings, Karnataka, India

Meet the Master Series: Shree Mohd Mahtab Khan

All that Glitters…is worth more than Gold. Settled In Delhi, Mohd Mahtab Creates Beautiful And Stylish Women’s Accessories He embroiders using Zari-golden or silver thread and pearls or coloured beads … Continue Reading Meet the Master Series: Shree Mohd Mahtab Khan

Meet the Master Series: Shree Ali Mohammed

Nothing Ordinary Will Do:-) Ali Mohammed Is From The Indian State Of J&K Which Is Known For Its Beautiful Tourist Spots, Handicrafts And Embroidery. “I Learned The Nuance Of Aari … Continue Reading Meet the Master Series: Shree Ali Mohammed

Meet the Master Series: Shree Rashid Khan, Heritage Mud-Relief Painting Master-craftsman, Kutch, Gujarat.

Rashid Khan Started His Painting From 1966 And Is A Pioneer On Mud Work And Mud Painting On Canvas And Tries To Depict The Kutchi Culture And Is Very Imaginative … Continue Reading Meet the Master Series: Shree Rashid Khan, Heritage Mud-Relief Painting Master-craftsman, Kutch, Gujarat.

Meet the Master Series: Shreemati Mamani Chitrakar,Kalighat Painting, West Bengal.

Mamani is an Artisan From West Bengal. “I Draw Kalighat Painting On Paper Using Natural Color.My Work Includes Hindu Deties,Mythological Figure And Human Life Scene”, says she. The Kalighat paintings … Continue Reading Meet the Master Series: Shreemati Mamani Chitrakar,Kalighat Painting, West Bengal.

Meet the Master Series : Shree Topgyal; Ladakh; Jammu & Kashmir, India

From The Pristine, Silent And Beige-Grey Landscape Capped With Snowy Peaks And Stunning Turquoise Lakes, Come Artisans Following The Trodden Path Of Timeless Tradition. What Changes? The Once Available Turquoise … Continue Reading Meet the Master Series : Shree Topgyal; Ladakh; Jammu & Kashmir, India

Meet the Master Series: Shree Murali & Master Puneet; Channapatana, Karnataka, India