How Can You Help?

Rural artisans have not been able to market straight to the customers by taking advantage of the internet. We help them do that through HOI! By connecting them and you, we cut out all intermediaries including the import agent in your country who has a large share of the pie.

In order to do this, we would encourage you to bear the shipping costs, which would be high in proportion to the item cost - only if you make low weight, low value purchases. To help you get the best value out of your shipping costs, we will be suggesting you items which you can club with the chosen item at no extra shipping charge.

So this is how you can help - visit our shipping chart here, spend some time in using your shipping charges wisely, and please do not let it hinder you in buying from the artisan directly. Consider the shipping charges as the support you are providing to the cause of handcrafting traditions and our artisans.

Remember, by doing this you are helping a rural artisan in India lead a better quality of life - they can repair their looms - go to a better hospital - have private schooling for their kids - and save more for a rainy day.

Every dollar you save is a direct transfer to the artisan. You save on shipping costs, and the artisans get more for their products.