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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.
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Stuff it! Like we used to when…

When we were carefree, playful and considerate. when we loved our stuffed companion even when its button-eyes fell off and its tail was worn out at the seams. when it … Continue Reading Stuff it! Like we used to when…

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Waste Not Want Not! Recycled Paper Products

Peoples of ancient cultures, indigenous tribes and rural, remote areas retain one basic ethic and that is to simply waste nothing. This ancient common-sense has over time ironically been delivered … Continue Reading Waste Not Want Not! Recycled Paper Products

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Handmade Terracotta Jewellery: Glorious Creations from Mother Earth

Terracotta was a trusted and valuable resource to Humankind since the days of our Cave Ancestors. There were pots, platters, bowls and jewelry as seen in the many archeological finds at Mohenjo Daro and Harrapa, the early evidence of the Indus Valley Civilization. From the Mayan period, we have the amazing Ceramic Bowls and Incense burner, among other finds, and in China, the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors.

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Handmade Well-being Candles

“They inhabited The Age of Consumerism.” Perhaps this may well be the epitaph applied to our generation by the Future. It comes with a compliment for the significant leaps made … Continue Reading Handmade Well-being Candles

Posted 4 Comments on Wealth from Waste: Handmade Paper Products Celebrating India

Wealth from Waste: Handmade Paper Products

In the small hamlet of Munnar in the Souther State of Kerala, a small handmade products unit employs young people with Special Needs to create unique, one-of-a-kind earthy and fabulous … Continue Reading Wealth from Waste: Handmade Paper Products

Posted 2 Comments on Source Direct, Promote Fair Trade: Technology offers Equal Access to All Celebrating India

Source Direct, Promote Fair Trade: Technology offers Equal Access to All

Aparna Challu – Heritage and Traditions can only be honored when those who deliver those to us are honored. CraftsBazaar offers the marketplace for all artisans, their crafts and products to be showcased. It has a vision for these artisans and craftspeople to be brought into the light and works tirelessly to bring them into the light of recognition and prosperity.

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Posted 6 Comments on Long Exotic Flowing Skirts; Humble Rural Hands Create Urban Magic Apparel from India

Long Exotic Flowing Skirts; Humble Rural Hands Create Urban Magic

Here’s a salute to the genius of craftsmanship, design and heritage.

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Indian Kurtis: Chic n Classic Flair

Second only to the Saree, this ubiquitous article of femininity, the Kurti, is quite literally a ladies Summer-dress with the soft addition of a flowing dupatta or light long scarf … Continue Reading Indian Kurtis: Chic n Classic Flair

Posted 3 Comments on Parsi Gara Sarees: Enduring Expressions of Refinement Apparel from India

Parsi Gara Sarees: Enduring Expressions of Refinement

The Parsis, a small and significantly renowned business-community from Western-India fled persecution in Iran or then-Persia, after the Arab invasion and arrived on the Western shores of India about the 9th Century, settling in Sindh and Gujarat. Fortunately, they continue to celebrate their unique identity and have made a place for themselves as formidable entrepreneurs and global business houses.