Caresoft Foundation · since 2010

The pot, and the person who made it.

Handmade clay, terracotta and mud craft from villages across India. We buy directly from the maker, print their share on every page, and pay them within fifteen days.

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A potter shaping unglazed terracotta on the wheel

Caresoft Foundation Crafts is the online shop of Caresoft Foundation, a non-profit working with rural Indian artisans since 2010. It sells handmade terracotta, clay, mud and allied craft, names the artisan on every product, publishes the share of the price that reaches them, and delivers to every serviceable pincode in India.

Artisans on the platform: 0
Districts represented: 0
Paid to makers: ₹0.00
Delivery: All states and union territories

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Shop by use

Kitchen & Dining

Clay cookware, serveware and drinkware for everyday use.

Home Decor

Wall art, planters, lamps and sculpture for the home.

Water & Storage

Matkas, surahis and storage jars that cool naturally.

Lamps & Diyas

Hand-shaped diyas, lanterns and festive lighting.

Planters

Breathable terracotta pots and hanging planters.

Gifting

Curated craft sets for festivals, weddings and corporate gifting.

Artisans selling through this shop, each named on the pieces they make.

₹0.00

Paid directly to makers so far. Not a donation — payment for work sold.

60%

The typical share of an item's price that reaches the artisan. Printed on every product page.

Questions people ask first

Do you deliver across India?

Yes. We ship to every serviceable pincode in all 28 states and 8 union territories, including the Northeast, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the islands.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are dispatched within 2 working days. Delivery takes 2–4 days within Maharashtra, 3–7 days across most of India, and 7–12 days for the Northeast, J&K, Ladakh and the islands.

How are fragile clay items packed?

Each piece is wrapped in recycled corrugated sheet and paper cushioning inside a double-wall carton. We do not use plastic bubble wrap.

Is Cash on Delivery available?

Yes, on orders up to ₹5,000 in serviceable pincodes. A handling charge of ₹60 applies.

Who makes the products sold on this site?

Every item is made by a named rural artisan working with Caresoft Foundation. The maker's name, village and district appear on each product page.

How much of what I pay reaches the artisan?

The artisan's share is printed on every product page — typically 60% of the item price, paid directly to their bank account or UPI within 15 days of dispatch.

Is Caresoft Foundation a registered non-profit?

Yes. Caresoft Foundation has worked in community development since 2010. Registration details are published on the About page.