World Directory of the Handmade Trade

15 Craft Families · 57 Producing Countries · 25 Craft Cities · Free Directory 2026

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India
The deepest and broadest handicraft base in the world — every family below is made somewhere in India. 15 craft families.
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China
Enormous craft capacity across every material, from village workshops to organised export production. 15 craft families.
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Vietnam
Lacquerware, bamboo and ceramics with a well-organised export trade. 12 craft families.
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Indonesia
Balinese and Javanese carving, batik, silver and stone — one of the great craft countries. 12 craft families.
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Thailand
Teak carving, celadon, silverwork and gilded lacquer from the northern workshops. 12 craft families.
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Philippines
Shell craft, abaca and rattan, with strong home-decor export capability. 8 craft families.
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Nepal
Metal statuary, lokta paper, pashmina and hand-knotted rugs. 8 craft families.
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Bangladesh
Nakshi kantha, jute craft and handloom weaving. 7 craft families.
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Pakistan
Truck art, blue pottery, onyx, embroidery and hand-knotted rugs. 10 craft families.
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Sri Lanka
Masks, handloom, gemstone jewellery and lacquer work. 8 craft families.
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Myanmar
Bagan lacquerware and a deep temple-craft tradition. 8 craft families.
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Cambodia
Silk weaving, stone carving and silverwork. 8 craft families.
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Afghanistan
Hand-knotted rugs, lapis lazuli and tribal jewellery. 6 craft families.
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Uzbekistan
Suzani embroidery, ikat, Rishtan ceramics and Samarkand paper. 8 craft families.
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Iran
Persian carpets, khatam inlay, minakari and turquoise work. 12 craft families.
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Türkiye
Kilims, Iznik and Kutahya ceramics, copperware and glass. 10 craft families.
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Jordan
Mosaic, Dead Sea stone craft and Bedouin weaving. 6 craft families.
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Egypt
Khan el-Khalili metalwork, mashrabiya, alabaster and papyrus. 9 craft families.
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Morocco
Berber rugs, Fez pottery, tadelakt, babouches and pierced brass. 10 craft families.
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Tunisia
Nabeul ceramics, mergoum weaving and birdcage craft. 7 craft families.
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Ghana
Kente cloth, Bolga baskets, adinkra and stool carving. 8 craft families.
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Nigeria
Adire textiles, bronze casting and Nupe glasswork traditions. 8 craft families.
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Kenya
Kisii soapstone, Maasai beadwork, kiondo baskets and Makonde carving. 8 craft families.
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Mali
Bogolan mudcloth, Tuareg silver and Dogon carving. 7 craft families.
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Senegal
Glass painting, filigree silver and woven baskets. 7 craft families.
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Rwanda
Agaseke peace baskets and imigongo art. 5 craft families.
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Ethiopia
Handwoven shemma cloth, silver crosses and coiled baskets. 8 craft families.
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South Africa
Zulu beadwork, telephone-wire baskets and Ndebele design. 7 craft families.
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Madagascar
Antaimoro paper, raffia weaving and zebu-horn craft. 7 craft families.
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Mexico
Talavera, alebrijes, blown glass, silver and one of the richest folk-art traditions anywhere. 13 craft families.
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Guatemala
Backstrap-loom weaving, worry dolls and jade craft. 7 craft families.
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Peru
Alpaca weaving, retablos, Chulucanas pottery and silverwork. 8 craft families.
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Bolivia
Andean weaving and silver from Potosi. 6 craft families.
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Ecuador
Otavalo weaving, toquilla straw hats and tagua nut craft. 6 craft families.
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Colombia
Wayuu mochilas, werregue baskets and filigree from Mompox. 7 craft families.
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Chile
Mapuche silver, lapis lazuli and Chilote weaving. 6 craft families.
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Brazil
Capim dourado, lacework, ceramics and gemstone craft. 8 craft families.
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Canada
Indigenous carving, beadwork and studio craft. 6 craft families.
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United States
Navajo and Pueblo craft, Appalachian traditions and a large studio-craft sector. 9 craft families.
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Italy
Murano glass, Deruta and Faenza ceramics, Florentine leather and marbled paper. 10 craft families.
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Spain
Talavera ceramics, Damascene work, esparto and Cordoban leather. 8 craft families.
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Portugal
Azulejo tiles, filigree jewellery and Arraiolos rugs. 7 craft families.
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France
Faience, Aubusson tapestry, santons and studio glass. 7 craft families.
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Germany
Erzgebirge wooden toys, Lauscha glass and salt-glaze stoneware. 7 craft families.
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Poland
Boleslawiec stoneware, amber, wycinanki papercuts and folk carving. 8 craft families.
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Czechia
Bohemian crystal, seed beads and marionettes. 6 craft families.
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Hungary
Kalocsa and Matyo embroidery, Herend and Zsolnay ceramics. 6 craft families.
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Romania
Horezu ceramics, painted eggs and Maramures carving. 6 craft families.
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Ukraine
Vyshyvanka embroidery, Petrykivka painting and pysanky. 7 craft families.
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Greece
Ceramics, filigree, marble and komboloi craft. 7 craft families.
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Netherlands
Delftware and a strong studio-ceramics sector. 5 craft families.
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Sweden
Kingdom of Crystal glass, Dala horses and Sami craft. 6 craft families.
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Norway
Rosemaling, knitted textiles and enamel jewellery. 5 craft families.
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Ireland
Aran knitwear, Donegal tweed, Celtic silver and cut crystal. 6 craft families.
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United Kingdom
Studio pottery, Harris tweed and a strong maker economy. 8 craft families.
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Japan
Urushi lacquer, washi paper, ceramics and indigo dyeing. 10 craft families.
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South Korea
Celadon, hanji paper, najeon lacquer and bojagi. 8 craft families.
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