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Upcoming Best Practices Releases
The HCRF Editorial Board is actively curating and preparing a rigorous pipeline of new research and guidelines to support the craft ecosystem.
Target: Q4 2026 • In Preparation
Best Practices for Pashmina Authentication
A technical and practical guide
Audience: Buyers, Artisans, Exporters, Policymakers
Target: Q1 2027 • Drafting
Sustainable Dyeing Techniques
Minimizing ecological footprints in Kashmir Handlooms
Audience: Artisans, Manufacturers, Environmental Agencies
Target: Q2 2027 • Data Collection
Ergonomics and Health for Loom Weavers
Preventative care and loom adjustments
Audience: Artisans, Cooperatives, Health Workers
Target: Q3 2027 • In Preparation
Digital Marketing for Rural Artisan Collectives
Building brand presence on a budget
Audience: Artisan Groups, NGOs, Marketers
Target: Q4 2027 • Drafting
Packaging Guidelines for Fragile Handicrafts
Securing Papier-Mâché and Walnut Wood for export
Audience: Exporters, Logisticians, Artisans
Target: Q1 2028 • Planning
Ethical Sourcing of Raw Materials
Supply chain transparency in Pashmina and Silk
Audience: Manufacturers, Certifying Bodies