a What Partners can sell on HereCraft

HereCraft is a curated marketplace designed for authentic and place-specific goods, celebrating local heritage, culture, and craftsmanship. Vendors on the platform have the opportunity to showcase products that carry a genuine story, rooted in tradition, creativity, and geography. Here’s a broad overview of the types of goods that can be sold on HereCraft:

Handcrafted Art & Craft

  • Traditional crafts (woodwork, pottery, weaving, metalwork, glasswork)
  • Handmade jewellery and ornaments
  • Calligraphy, folk paintings, and indigenous art
  • Modern reinterpretations of age-old craft techniques

Why them:
These items reflect the skill of artisans and the cultural identity of their region.

Textiles & Apparel

  • Handwoven fabrics (khadi, ikat, silk, linen, wool, etc.)
  • Region-specific attire (saris, shawls, dupattas, wrap-skirts, tribal printed tops, kimono, kilts, ponchos, etc.)
  • Embroidered, block-printed, or naturally dyed garments
  • Handmade accessories (scarves, bags, belts, etc.)

Why them:
Textiles are among the most iconic place-specific goods, carrying centuries of tradition.

Local Food & Beverages

Specialty teas, coffees, and spices from their region

Packaged artisanal foods (jams, sauces, chocolates, pickles)

Non-perishable snacks and sweets

Why them:
Food is one of the strongest cultural connectors, offering buyers a taste of a place.

Home & Living

  • Handmade décor (lamps, rugs, wall hangings, baskets, etc.)
  • Eco-friendly and upcycled household products
  • Ceramics, cookware, and utensils rooted in tradition
  • Place-specific furniture or miniature models

Why them:
These goods bring the essence of a culture into people’s homes.

Cultural Collectibles

Souvenirs and symbolic items from a region

Religious/spiritual artifacts (ethically sourced and culturally respectful)

Limited-edition local artworks or handmade keepsakes

Why them:
These products embody the stories, rituals, and symbols of a community.

Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Products

Bamboo or cane crafts

Recycled or upcycled place-based goods

Organic lifestyle products tied to local sourcing

Why them:
They reflect authenticity and sustainability—core to HereCraft’s vision.

There are many other goods which can be added to the ‘HereCraft Goods’ portfolio while abiding by the Key Principles of Herecraft Goods, for which the vendors must ensure their goods are:
Authentic:

Handmade, hand-finished, or rooted in local tradition.

Place-Specific:

Carrying a clear cultural or geographic identity.

Ethically Produced:

Supporting artisans, fair trade, and sustainable practices.

b What Partners cannot sell on HereCraft

HereCraft is a curated marketplace for authentic and place-specific goods. To protect customers, vendors, and the cultural values of the platform, the following categories of goods are strictly prohibited:

Counterfeit or Mass-Produced Items

  • Factory-made products that are falsely labelled as “handmade” or “authentic.”
  • Eco-friendly and upcycled household products
  • Ceramics, cookware, and utensils rooted in tradition
  • Place-specific furniture or miniature models

Why not:
They undermine the authenticity and cultural value HereCraft stands for.

Perishable or Unsafe Food Products

  • Fresh produce, meat, fish, dairy, or items requiring refrigeration.
  • Homemade food without proper packaging or certifications.
  • Products that fail to meet food safety and shipping regulations.

Why not:
They pose health risks and cannot be shipped safely across regions.

Culturally Insensitive or Restricted Items

Sacred artifacts, religious relics, or items banned from trade by cultural authorities.

Objects made from endangered species (e.g., ivory, tortoise shell).

Goods that misappropriate or exploit indigenous cultures without consent.

Why not:
Respecting culture and heritage is central to HereCraft’s mission.

Generic or Inauthentic Lifestyle Products

Drop-shipped items from wholesale sites (AliExpress, IndiaMart, etc.)

Generic electronics, gadgets, or plastic homeware.

Mass-produced fast fashion.

Why not:
They don’t align with the values of authenticity, craft, and locality.

c Services to Partners

Digital Onboarding & Training

We help craftsmen, artisans and speciality traders step into the digital marketplace by providing simple onboarding, product listing support, and training in photography, storytelling, and online sales.

Authenticity Recognition

Each craftsman and his products are verified for authenticity, ensuring buyers worldwide trust & the originality of their craft. Being on HereCraft is a mark of authenticity for every vendor.

Fair Trade & Transparent Pricing

Sellers receive fair value for their work with clear and transparent pricing structures, free from exploitative middlemen.

Cultural Storytelling

Every product on HereCraft carries its story. We present the artisans’ heritage, traditions, and inspirations so that buyers connect not just with the product, but also with its makers.

Logistics & Delivery Support

We take care of packaging, shipping, and delivery, ensuring sellers can focus on their craft while we handle global fulfilment.

Vendor to Vendor Trading

Herecraft also enables B2B transactions, allowing one vendor to purchase in wholesale from another for resale. This strengthens the supply chain, supports bulk trade, and creates opportunities for artisans to scale their reach.

D Why Become a Partner of HereCraft

1. Free Professional Product Photography

  • HereCraft’s Professional Photographers create high-quality portfolios with photographs of partners’ products at free of cost.
  • The photos are shared with partners and are allowed to be used freely in partners’ own marketing campaigns.
  • The professional photos ensures consistent, attractive presentation that boosts sales.

2. Free Product Copywriting

  • HereCraft’s Creative-Writing Team creates engaging and persuasive product descriptions for partners’ goods.
  • These contents are also shared with vendors for independent use.
  • HereCraft helps communicate the story, authenticity, and uniqueness of partners’ products.

3. Social Media Marketing Support

HereCraft runs dedicated social media campaigns (in Insta/Youtube/FB) to promote partner brands, at the HereCraft’s own budget.

All promotions are free of cost to partners.

Campaigns are designed to increase visibility and awareness, bringing partner brands to a larger audience.

4. Lowest Marketplace Fees

  • Average fees charged by HereCraft is only around 10% of the Sales Value – one of the lowest rates in the industry. The current rates of existing marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart is around 15-25% (including shipping).
  • Free shipping and free reverse-shipping – no hidden logistic costs
  • Simple and transparent pricing – you always know what you earn

5. Lowest Marketplace Fees

HereCraft empowers vendors with full control over their product pricing.

Vendors can set prices according to demand and maximize margins.

This flexibility ensures sellers receive the true value their craft deserves.

6. Wider Market Reach

Most local artisans are limited to small local markets. HereCraft connects sellers to national and global buyers.
Partners gain access to a larger audiences that appreciate authentic and place-specific goods.

E HereCraft Partner Welcome Kit includes

When you become Partner of HereCraft, you don't just become a seller-you become part of a cultural movement that celebrates authentic, place-specific goods. To make your journey smooth and inspiring, we provide every vendor with a comprehensive Welcome Kit.

Welcome Letter

  • A personalized note from the HereCraft team thanking you for joining.
  • An introduction to our mission: celebrating authentic, place-specific goods and empowering artisans.
  • Encouragement to see yourself not just as a seller, but as a partner in a cultural movement.

Vendor Handbook

A step-by-step guide covering:
1

How to upload and manage your products.

2

Pricing and fee structure explained clearly.

3

Packaging and shipping policies.

4

What goods are allowed and restricted on the platform.

5

Tips for maximizing your visibility and sales.

6

A handy FAQ section with quick answers.

Vendor Handbook

A booklet on how HereCraft promotes its vendors.
Links/QR codes to downloadable resources:
  • Professional product photography
  • Ready-to-use product descriptions
  • Social media templates

Free Packing Materials

To make packaging professional and trustworthy, the following are provided free of cost:
  • 2 rolls of sustainable, paper-based bubble-wrap
  • A set of 50 thank-you cards personalized with your name and HereCraft Branding, to be dispatched with your products
  • 2 rolls of HereCraft branded packing tapes
  • 50 Trust seal stickers with the message: "Don't accept if seal is broken"

Vendor Support Contact Details

  • Contact details of your dedicated Relationship Artisan
  • Helpline and WhatsApp support number for vendor queries
  • Add you to a WhatsApp group with vendors and relationship managers from your state for
    • Lucid business discussions
    • Updates on upcoming training sessions and orientation programs
    • Sharing Information and training materials

With this kit, HereCraft ensures that every vendor feels welcomed, supported, and ready to succeed-right from day one.

F Easy Onboarding to HereCraft

Contacted by Hercraft business development team for appointment

  • Provide softcopy of company profile
  • Email/WhatsApp msg describing partnership model

Visit of photography team

  • Photography of products onsite/offsite
  • Shooting of reels for promotio

Support to vendors for dispatch

  • For initial period of 3 months of onboarding, support in dispatch by Hercraft over video call or by visit if required.
  • Full support to the vendor even after the initial 3 months

Appointment and visit by relationship artisan

  • Explains the business model
  • Lists down and suggests products you may sell
  • Take appointment for photography team

Vendor registration aand listing products

  • Registration and provide access to vendor dashboard
  • Listing of goods with proper photography and product bios
  • Training vendors to upload and dispatch goods

G Our current Partners

KahPital.com

Sarthebari, Assam (Bell Metal Artisans)