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Karnataka Crafts Digital Bazaar App Launched to Boost Rural Artisans' Global Sales
The Karnataka Department of Small Industries has unveiled the 'Karnataka Crafts Digital Bazaar' app, an e‑commerce platform aimed at connecting rural weavers and craftsmen with worldwide buyers.
The Karnataka Department of Small Industries has launched an online application called Karnataka Crafts Digital Bazaar, designed to provide an e‑commerce platform for rural artisans. The initiative targets handloom weavers and other skilled craftsmen operating in the state's villages, enabling them to showcase and sell their products beyond local markets.
The digital marketplace offers artisans a dedicated space to list their handcrafted items, facilitating direct access to national and international customers. By digitising sales channels, the department aims to reduce intermediaries and improve earnings for small‑scale producers.
The launch is part of the government's broader effort to modernise traditional crafts and integrate them into the global economy. Officials expect the platform to expand market reach, create new income streams for rural households, and preserve Karnataka's cultural heritage through increased demand for locally made products.
Stakeholders anticipate that the Karnataka Crafts Digital Bazaar will encourage more artisans to adopt digital tools, fostering sustainable growth in the state's cottage industry sector.
The digital marketplace offers artisans a dedicated space to list their handcrafted items, facilitating direct access to national and international customers. By digitising sales channels, the department aims to reduce intermediaries and improve earnings for small‑scale producers.
The launch is part of the government's broader effort to modernise traditional crafts and integrate them into the global economy. Officials expect the platform to expand market reach, create new income streams for rural households, and preserve Karnataka's cultural heritage through increased demand for locally made products.
Stakeholders anticipate that the Karnataka Crafts Digital Bazaar will encourage more artisans to adopt digital tools, fostering sustainable growth in the state's cottage industry sector.