A website for Indian handicrafts can have several well-organized sections to showcase products, educate visitors, and facilitate purchases. Here are some key sections:
1. Home
- Featured collections
- Promotions and discounts
- Bestselling or new arrivals
2. About Us
- History and mission of the brand
- Information about artisans and craftsmanship
- Sustainability and ethical practices
3. Categories (Shop by)
- Handloom & Textiles (Sarees, Shawls, Dupattas)
- Woodwork & Furniture (Carved furniture, Wooden toys)
- Metal Crafts (Brass, Copper, Silver artifacts)
- Pottery & Ceramics (Terracotta, Blue pottery)
- Jewelry (Tribal, Temple, Kundan, Meenakari)
- Paintings (Madhubani, Warli, Pattachitra)
- Decor & Homeware (Lamps, Wall hangings, Clocks)
- Leather & Jute Products (Bags, Wallets)
4. Artisans’ Stories
- Profiles of artisans
- Behind-the-scenes crafting process
- Impact on rural communities
5. Custom Orders & Bulk Buying
- Corporate gifting
- Personalized designs
- Wedding and event décor
6. Blog & News
- Craft techniques and history
- Trends in handicrafts
- Artisan interviews
7. Contact Us
- Inquiry form
- Customer support details
- Social media links
8. FAQ & Policies
- Shipping and returns
- Payment methods
- Authenticity guarantee
9. Customer Reviews & Testimonials
- User-generated feedback
- Success stories
10. Wholesale & Partnerships
- Collaboration opportunities
- Export and B2B details
Geography wise handicrafts and Saaris
India has a rich heritage of handicrafts and sarees, with each state having its unique traditions. Here’s a breakdown of famous handicrafts and sarees from different Indian states:
1. North India
Jammu & Kashmir
- Handicrafts: Pashmina shawls, Paper Mache, Walnut wood carving, Kashmiri carpets
- Sarees: Not known for sarees, but Kashmiri embroidery is used in suits and stoles
Himachal Pradesh
- Handicrafts: Kullu & Kinnauri shawls, Chamba Rumal, Wooden artifacts
- Sarees: Woolen sarees with Himachali motifs
Punjab
- Handicrafts: Phulkari embroidery, Juttis, Wooden furniture
- Sarees: Phulkari work sarees
Uttarakhand
- Handicrafts: Aipan art, Ringal bamboo craft, Woolen shawls
- Sarees: Pahadi handwoven sarees
Rajasthan
- Handicrafts: Blue pottery, Meenakari work, Marble inlay, Puppetry, Mojaris
- Sarees: Bandhani, Leheriya, Kota Doria, Gota Patti sarees
Uttar Pradesh
- Handicrafts: Chikankari embroidery, Zardozi work, Brassware (Moradabad), Banaras silk weaving
- Sarees: Banarasi silk sarees, Chikankari sarees
2. Central India
Madhya Pradesh
- Handicrafts: Gond painting, Maheshwari weaving, Stone & wood carvings
- Sarees: Chanderi sarees, Maheshwari sarees
Chhattisgarh
- Handicrafts: Bastar iron craft, Dhokra metal casting, Tribal jewelry
- Sarees: Kosa silk sarees
3. West India
Gujarat
- Handicrafts: Patola weaving, Rogan painting, Kutchi embroidery, Bandhani work
- Sarees: Patola sarees, Bandhani sarees, Gharchola sarees
Maharashtra
- Handicrafts: Warli painting, Paithani weaving, Bidriware, Kolhapuri chappals
- Sarees: Paithani sarees, Himroo sarees, Narayan Peth sarees
Goa
- Handicrafts: Coconut shell craft, Seashell art, Azulejos tiles
- Sarees: Kunbi sarees
4. East India
West Bengal
- Handicrafts: Terracotta, Kantha embroidery, Shola craft
- Sarees: Baluchari sarees, Tant sarees, Jamdani sarees
Odisha
- Handicrafts: Pattachitra painting, Dhokra craft, Applique work (Pipli)
- Sarees: Sambalpuri sarees, Bomkai sarees, Kotpad sarees
Bihar
- Handicrafts: Madhubani painting, Sikki grass craft, Sujani embroidery
- Sarees: Tussar silk sarees, Bhagalpuri sarees
Jharkhand
- Handicrafts: Sohrai & Khovar paintings, Tribal jewelry
- Sarees: Tussar silk sarees
5. South India
Tamil Nadu
- Handicrafts: Tanjore paintings, Kanjeevaram silk weaving, Bronze idols
- Sarees: Kanjeevaram silk sarees, Madurai Sungudi sarees
Kerala
- Handicrafts: Coir products, Nettipattam (elephant caparison), Kathakali masks
- Sarees: Kasavu sarees
Karnataka
- Handicrafts: Mysore silk weaving, Sandalwood carving, Bidriware
- Sarees: Mysore silk sarees, Ilkal sarees
Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
- Handicrafts: Kondapalli toys, Etikoppaka wooden toys, Pochampally weaving
- Sarees: Pochampally Ikat sarees, Gadwal sarees, Uppada silk sarees
6. Northeast India
Assam
- Handicrafts: Bell metal craft, Bamboo & cane work
- Sarees: Muga silk sarees, Assam silk sarees
Manipur
- Handicrafts: Longpi pottery, Handwoven shawls
- Sarees: Moirang Phee sarees
Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim
- These states are more known for their handwoven tribal fabrics and shawls rather than sarees.