India

Sprawling and symphonic, India is a land where craft is not a category, but a way of life. From the silk weavers of Varanasi to the block printers of Rajasthan, from Kerala’s coir mats to Kashmir’s pashmina threads, the country’s artisan legacy pulses across every state - vast, vibrant, and deeply rooted in the hands of its makers.

India’s coastline, too, bears its own heritage. Traditional fishing boats, carved from teak and balanced by skill, still sail from Kanyakumari to the Konkan. Inlaid woodwork, hand-forged brass, and stone carvings tell stories shaped over centuries - whether in temple architecture or household tools. Nothing is made without meaning, and nothing is wasted.

This is a nation where each region speaks its own language of craft - in spice and stitch, ink and dye, rhythm and resilience. In India, the artisan is both poet and builder, and the land itself is a canvas of living tradition.