Best Practices for Craft Cluster Development
Standard operating procedures for managing artisan cooperatives.
Executive Summary
SOPs for supply chain grouping, raw material banking, and collective bargaining strategies in rural Kashmir craft clusters.
Key Findings & Insights
- Geographic Indication protocols represent critical market boundaries.
- Artisan-level premium compensations drive heritage craft preservation.
Why It Matters
Ensures wage transparency and authenticity validations.
Who Should Read This
Artisans, exporter organizations, and policy researchers.
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@book{hcrf_best-practices-craft-cluster-development,
author = {Srinagar Rural Development Office},
title = {Best Practices for Craft Cluster Development},
publisher = {HCRF Press},
year = {2025},
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Version History
| Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| First Edition | 2025 | Original Publication (HCRF-MI-2025-0006) |
Acknowledgements
The Hamadan Craft Revival Foundation (HCRF) gratefully acknowledges the invaluable contributions of the master artisans, exporter organizations, and policy researchers who participated in the data collection and peer review for this publication. Their commitment to authentic Kashmiri luxury crafts made this research possible.
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