Guides to buying and gifting Indian craft.

Short, plain answers to the questions people ask before they buy: how crafts differ, how to check authenticity, and what to give. For the history and making of each craft, see our craft traditions.

• Ajrakh vs Bagru block print: what is the difference?
  Where each is made, motifs, colours, techniques and how to tell them apart.
• How to identify a real Banarasi silk sari
  Silk Mark, Handloom Mark and GI labels, reverse-side floats, zari types and simple tests.
• Corporate Diwali gifts under ₹1,000: handcrafted ideas
  Diyas, tea-light holders, folk art and jali boxes, with minimums, GST invoices and lead times.
• Handcrafted wedding return gifts guests will keep
  Potlis, bangles, gift boxes and folk art from ₹120 to ₹700, with tips for large guest lists.

Last reviewed 12 November 2026 by the TGA craft desk.