Craftmark - Handmade in India

Craftmark - Handmade in India is just one arm of AIACA (All Indian Artisans and Craftworkers Welfare Association). In addition to certifying traditional craft processes - from hand block printed fabric to basket weaving to recycled rubber products - Craftmark does their best to promote authentic handmade Indian goods. We're very excited to carry a few Craftmark products, and we hope to carry many, many more in the future.

From top right: hand block-printed fabric, recycled rubber bowl,
handwoven eco-friendly baskets, Gujarati Mirrored Wool ScarfBlack Stone Pottery (Longpi) from Manipur

Black Stone Pottery (also called Longpi Pottery) is made only in the state of Manipur using a black rock and a special type of clay called Lisha. Potters mix the stone and clay at a ration of 3:2. Unlike traditional pottery, these Black Stone pieces are all shaped by hand. Potters use bamboo molds to create the unique shapes - you should see some of the teapots!

Wood Block Stamps from India

Hand block printing begins with woodcarvers creating stamps by carving into high-quality teak blocks. Each stamp takes between 2 to 5 days to carve, and carvers must create a separate block for each color used. Master hand block printers estimate that a single stamp will last for 1500 meters of fabric. Stamps can be used to print textiles, stationery, walls, pottery, and clothing, among other things. They also make great decorative pieces of art. We source many of our wood block stamps from Craftmark-certified artisans and organizations.