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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.

Red Chillies; Indian Heat and Spice Savitri Bai- Stoic n Simple Abundance

In an inspiring, tiny hamlet in the far-along corners of Karnataka, India, abides a tiny, inspiring hamlet that goes by the name, Hiriyur. This village community is industrious and engaged … Continue Reading Red Chillies; Indian Heat and Spice Savitri Bai- Stoic n Simple Abundance

Hornbill Festival Nagaland: Glorious Proud Tribes of India

The Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, India is a much-awaited annual event that gives an opportunity to experience a unique and radiant culture of the tribes of Nagaland. It is held in Kohima in the first week of December.

Nataraja; The Indian Lord of Dance Symbolism & Cosmic Order: Indian Artifacts Online

Gracing large, splendid foyers in heritage spaces, placed in a commanding position and venerated by all Classical Indian Dancers and Hindus globally, the Nataraja, Dancing Shiva, of the Trinity of … Continue Reading Nataraja; The Indian Lord of Dance Symbolism & Cosmic Order: Indian Artifacts Online

The Gorgeous Indian Benarasi Sarees; Timeless Elegance now Available Online

Varanasi or Banaras is the iconic spiritual city along the banks of the Ganges that has been an enigma and a fountainhead for those in quest of salvation or simply a … Continue Reading The Gorgeous Indian Benarasi Sarees; Timeless Elegance now Available Online

Jaipuri White Metal; Goblets for the Gods

Jaipur; Rajasthan. The land of Royalty, the land of “Rajas”. Timeless elegance comes with having stood the test of Time. There are no shortcuts, no slip roads to the path … Continue Reading Jaipuri White Metal; Goblets for the Gods

Manipuri? Where do you come from? Travel through the intriguing diversity of India.

The Peoples of Valleys and Mountains are blessed with Nature’s abundance, as well as, the challenges that come from being remote, one-with the elements of Nature and its expressions of … Continue Reading Manipuri? Where do you come from? Travel through the intriguing diversity of India.

The Crafters of Indian Heritage; Dastakaars, Chisel and Toil

From Time immemorial its been learnt that Cavemen decorated their caves with paintings and adorned themselves with jewelry made of bones, feathers and stones. Humans always looked to Nature’s resources not … Continue Reading The Crafters of Indian Heritage; Dastakaars, Chisel and Toil

Girl on The Brink

Kaleen; A Kashmiri Legend Hand-knotted carpets