Empowering India's Artisan Heritage

Connecting traditional craftsmen with global markets. We provide end-to-end support for handicrafts, handlooms, brass work, furniture, and more.

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Services Offered

ABOUT US

Preserving Tradition, Enabling Growth

Empowering India’s Artisan Heritage
India is globally celebrated for its extraordinary heritage of handicrafts, handlooms, brass work, wooden furniture, garments, toys, bamboo articles, and creative pottery etc.This legacy is sustained by millions of small artisans, craftsmen, and producers who contribute their skills and dedication daily. However, these talented individuals face significant challenges in accessing markets, understanding evolving global trends, and competing on international platforms.
Swadeshi Artisans Export Welfare Association (SAEWA) was established with a clear purpose: to empower small vendors and artisan communities by providing them with structured domestic and international platforms. We are committed to enhancing business growth, facilitating sustainable livelihood opportunities, and ensuring that India’s rich craft traditions thrive in the modern marketplace.

India is globally renowned for its rich heritage of Handicrafts, Handlooms, Brass work, Wooden

Furniture, Garments, Toys, Bamboo Articles and Creativity with mud. SAEWA empowers these small

vendors by providing them structured platforms for sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Swadeshi Artisans Export Welfare Association (SAEWA)

Aims to empower these small vendors by providing them structured Domestic and International platforms, enhancing their business growth, and facilitating sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Our Vision

To become the premier organization
supporting small artisans and producers in
India by providing them access to markets,
resources, and knowledge for sustainable
growth.

Our Mission

  • Facilitate product development, research, and market-ready solutions
  • Organize Domestic and International exposure platforms
  • Provide end-to-end export support including logistics and legal assistance
  • Promote traditional and contemporary crafts on global plat

What We Do

Our Objectives

Comprehensive support ecosystem designed to empower artisans at every step of their

journey

Product Development

Improve quality, design, and variety of artisan products

Research & Development

Conduct market research to align products with buyer preferences

Promotion & Marketing

Promote through digital campaigns, exhibitions, and trade events

Buyer-Seller Meetings

Organize direct meetings with potential buyers

B2C & B2B

Host get-togethers to connect artisans with bulk buyers

Packaging Solutions

Provide standardized packaging and export-ready orders

Custom House Service

Support in customs documentation and clearance

Legal Guidance

Assist with shipment disputes and export-related legal issues

Risk Cover

Shipment assurance will cover under ECGC Guidelines.

International Logistics

Manage shipping, freight, and supply chain for exports

Trade Fairs

Booth allotment, fabrication, and exhibition support

Visa & Travel Services

Visa guidance, accommodation, and translation services

Become Our Family Member

Join Us
Enlarge & Reflective

Open to artisans, weavers, producers, and all supporting businesses in the craft

ecosystem

 

Individual Artisan

For small producers and craftsmen

   Joining Fee –

   Rs.5500/- +18% GST = Rs. 6,490

(Including Joining Fee)

Designed for individual artisans and small-scale craftspeople seeking market access and support

Corporate Members

For Exporters, Trading Houses & Companies

   Joining Fee –

   Rs.12,000/- +18% GST = Rs. 14,160

(Including Joining Fee)

   Ideal for organisations supporting artisans communities and seeking export partnerships.

-Registrations are now open for the 2025–26 session. Avail attractive benefits to grow your business globally.
-Registrations are now open for the 2025–26 session. Avail attractive benefits to grow your business globally.
Note : The annual membership shall be applicable from 1st April to 31st May of every year. After 31st May, the current membership shall be suspended, and any application thereafter shall be treated as a fresh membership, subject to payment of the applicable joining fee as per SAEWA guidelines
Note : The annual membership shall be applicable from 1st April to 31st May of every year. After 31st May, the current membership shall be suspended, and any application thereafter shall be treated as a fresh membership, subject to payment of the applicable joining fee as per SAEWA guidelines

Access to Domestic and International fair

Research & Development, Marketing, promotion

Skill Development & Internship programs

Legal support for shipment disputes

Buyer-seller meets and networking events

Visa, Accommodation, and Travel assistance

Help for stuck goods with alternate channels

Educational Events, Seminars & Conferences

Financial and legal guidance for export

Product development and packaging support

Banking Guidance for Govt. Schemes & funding

Credit up to ₹5,00,000 without collateral*

Special  Benefit For Members:

After completing one year of membership eligible vendors can access collateral-free credit of up to

Rs. 5,00,000/- at nominal interest rates to support business growth and working capital needs.

Event

Our Upcoming Events

FUTURE SHOW DATES

7th Edition of Readstockfairs PGE National, Warsaw

Date:   15 | 16 | April 2026

Bharat Tex
Date: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |

  July 2026

HONG KONG International Show 
Date: 04 | 05 | 06 |

  November 2026

Fieramilano Rho-Pero  
Date:  | 05 – 13

December 2026

Our Services

Comprehensive Support

End-to-end services designed to help artisans succeed in domestic and international markets

Product Development

Improve quality, design, and variety of artisan products

Research & Development

Market trends, buyer preferences, export strategies

Promotion & Marketing

Digital campaigns, Trade Fair promotion, online platform assistance

Buyer-Seller Meetings

Direct networking with potential buyers

Get-Together with Agents

Build long-term relationships with bulk buyers

Packaging & Order Prep

Standardized packaging, ready-to-ship orders

Custom House Service

Assistance with documentation and clearance

Legal Support

Resolution for stuck shipments and disputes

Funding Support

Assistance to financing for international orders

International Logistics

Shipping, freight management, and supply chain

Trade Fairs

Booth allotment, fabrication, exhibition support

Travel & Translation

Visa, tickets, lodging, and on-site translation support

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Meet the dedicated leaders driving SAEWA’s mission to empower artisans across India

Dr. Anita Rani

CEO & Founder, SAEWA
(Owner of J.G. Banyan Logistics LLP)

Dr. Subhash Suman

Jt. Director & Head Of Department.
(Owner of Suchitra Agro P. Ltd.)

Mr. S. Kumar Verma

Direector, Mr. S. Kumar Verma
(Owner of Sunil Merchandising)

Mr. Varun Gaur

Exec. Director of Program
(Exec. Board Member)

Mr. Prateek Mann

Exec. Director of Global Logistics (Owner of Banyan Logistics LLC)

Mrs. Vartika Chaudhary

Exec. Director of Global Trade Fair & Exhibitions
(California, USA)

Mr. Dev Dutt Sharma

Chief Program / Liaoning Officer
(Owner of D D International)
(New Delhi)

Mr. Shibaji Chakraborty

Exec. Director of East Zone,
(Kolkata, WB)

Mr. Mohan Raj

Exec. Director of South Zone
(Buavaneswari Apparel Sourcing Enterprises) Karur, Tamilnadu, India

Mr. OM Parkash Gautam

Exec. Director of Community Development,
(OM Overseas), SC/ST , North India, India

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