Meet the Master Artisans Behind Our Handmade Collective
We believe handmade is about the people, not just the product. Step into the stories of the master karigars (artisans) whose traditional skills, patience, and hands-on dedication shape everything we bring to you.
Master weaver Rakesh from Kullu explains the intricate process behind a Kinnauri shawl, a masterpiece that takes six to seven months to create.
Meet Hanuman Lohar, a blacksmith from Rajasthan who has been hand-forging iron since he was seven. He creates everything from tiny insects to large pans, and has been part of our community for ten years.
Jagdish of Arali Kale explains his process of creating art from waste materials like peepal leaves and onion peels, providing work for eight women in his village.
Meet the team from Urumala, a self-help group from the Nilgiris that empowers 48 tribal women by turning their traditional stories into beautiful embroidered textiles.
We proudly congratulate Sajjwa Devi, a brilliant Sohrai artist from our community, on winning the prestigious Rashtrapati Award for her incredible work.
Celebrating 25 years of Amara Chittara with the Kulkarnis. For a quarter-century, they have been block printing and stitching handmade clothes in a small hamlet in Shimoga, keeping their craft alive.
A look inside the Kulkarnis' newly built center, a treasure trove of handmade clothes created by local women in the Shimoga district.
A finely hand-block printed sari from the Kulkarnis' workshop, showcasing the beautiful results of their 25-year-long dedication to the craft.
This fabric features traditional rangoli motifs, hand-printed using blocks at the Amara Chittara center in Honnesara.
The artisan center is decorated with local murals, adding a touch of creative inspiration to the workspace where handmade clothes are produced.
About Meet Our Talented Artisans
When you browse these photos, you are looking at work that requires immense patience, not just machinery. Take Rakesh, whose Kinnauri shawls take six months to complete, or the Kulkarnis, who have spent 25 years block-printing textiles in a small Shimoga hamlet. Every piece here comes with a face and a history. If you see something you like, or want to commission a piece from a specific artisan, just tap the button below to ask us about their current availability or to get the details of their next collection.
At A Hundred Hands, we have a firm rule: no resellers. Every artisan you see here has gone through a rigorous verification process, including video process checks, to ensure that what you buy is 100% authentic 'haath ka kaam' (work of the hands). We do not hide our makers behind a brand name because we believe their identity is the heart of the product.
From the tribal women of the Nilgiris crafting embroidered stories at Urmala to Sajjwa Devi, a Rashtrapati Award-winning Sohrai artist from Jharkhand, our community is a mosaic of India’s forgotten skills. We support them not just by hosting their stalls at 'The Festival of Handmade', but by helping them navigate urban markets, travel, and logistics.
When you engage with our artisans, you are not just shopping; you are participating in a movement to keep rural livelihoods alive. Whether you are interested in the geometry of Ikat, the intricate ironwork of Rajasthani blacksmiths like Hanuman Lohar, or the therapeutic nature of traditional painting, you are buying a piece of someone’s life work. Our artisans offer everything from custom gifting and corporate orders to small-batch handmade goods. Reach out to us if you want to know more about a specific craft technique or if you are looking to source authentic work for your home.
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