India's Artisan Marketplace
Where craft finds its voice
Connecting 2,400+ master artisans and artists with the world — through commerce, community, and hands-on workshops.
What is Maaie
A home for India's living crafts
Maaie (माई — "mother" in many Indian languages) is a marketplace for makers. We believe craft is not a relic — it is a living practice that deserves the world's attention.
Buy Authentic Work
Every piece on Maaie is made by hand, by a named artisan. No mass production. No intermediaries. Each purchase goes directly to the maker.
Learn from Masters
Join workshops taught by the artisans whose work you admire. In-person across India, online for the world. Hands in clay, fingers on loom, brush on cloth.
Share Your Craft
If you are an artisan or artist, Maaie is your studio on the web. List your works, run workshops, build your audience — we handle the rest.
Craft by Region
48 traditions across
one subcontinent
India's crafts are inseparable from the land they come from — the soil, the dyes, the weaves, the clay. Click a pin to learn more.
Browse by Tradition
Centuries of craft, curated for you
Featured Makers
Hands that remember
Each artisan carries generations of knowledge. Click to read their story.
How Maaie Works
Simple. Direct. Meaningful.
Browse by craft or region
Explore 14,000+ handmade works. Filter by medium, state, or artisan.
Buy directly from the maker
Every purchase goes directly to the artisan. We handle payment and delivery.
Receive & connect
Your piece arrives with a card telling its story — the artisan, the tradition, the technique.
Apply as an artisan
Submit your portfolio for review. No minimum listing count required.
List your work
Upload photos, describe your process, set your price. We help with SEO.
Get paid, grow
Earn directly from every sale. Run workshops. Maaie takes a small platform fee.
Find your craft
Browse workshops by city, craft, and price. In-person or online.
Book your seat
Reserve with a deposit. Materials included. Groups rarely more than 8.
Learn, make, take home
Every workshop ends with something you made yourself.
Upcoming Workshops
Learn by doing
Workshop
Crafting Sustainability : Sashiko Stitching Workshop
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Craft in motion
From the Journal
Stories of craft & culture
Art and Design
Exploring the World of Siporex Art Sculptures and Mrunal Art
July 8, 2024 · 4 min read
Artists and Artisans
Preserving Heritage, Empowering Artisans: The Impact of GI Tags on Indian Art and Craft
May 30, 2024 · 5 min read
Cultural Heritage
Exploring the Ancient Art of Molela Terracotta Craft
May 30, 2024 · 5 min read
What People Say
Makers & buyers
Maaie gave my work a home beyond my village. I now have buyers in five countries who understand what my craft means.
Priya Sharma
Block print artisan, Jaipur
I attended the clay workshop knowing nothing. I left with a piece I made, and a craft I'll practice for life.
Ananya Mehta
Workshop participant, Mumbai
The Kanjivaram I bought came with a card naming the weaver. I've never felt so connected to something I wear.
Radhika Nair
Customer, Bangalore