The Artisan Seller Handbook

Great visuals are crucial for selling handcrafted treasures. Photograph your pieces in bright, indirect morning light against clean, neutral backgrounds. Include multiple angles: full frontal view, 45-degree angle, close-ups of delicate chisel cuts or weave patterns, and the back side to display authentic craftsmanship. Showing the item in a living space helps buyers visualize it in their homes.

When titling your craft products, combine cultural heritage terms with clear descriptive keywords (e.g. 'Traditional Ambalangoda Mayura Raksha Mask - Hand-Carved Kaduru Wood'). Use accurate tags denoting your craft material (e.g. brass, terracotta, coconut shell, batik cotton), regional origin, and dimensions. In your description, detail the cultural symbolism behind the motif.

Protecting your handmade art during shipping is essential. Wrap pottery and masks in double layers of bubble wrap, cushion void spaces with biodegradable coir fiber or crumpled craft paper, and place items inside heavy-duty double-walled corrugated boxes. Seal all seams securely with packing tape and mark the outer carton clearly with 'FRAGILE - HANDLE WITH CARE' stickers.

Buyers on Elart value the human story behind every craft. On your artisan studio profile, share how your family or workshop learned the craft, how many years you've been practicing, and the time-honored tools you use. Explain the sustainable raw materials you select — such as Kaduru wood from local home gardens or natural plant dyes — to build authentic trust.

Elart strictly prohibits factory-made synthetic plastic imitations. All items must be authentic Sri Lankan crafts. Clearly communicate dimensions, weights, and maintenance advice (such as oiling wood or gentle cold-water washing for batiks). Respond promptly to buyer inquiries through your vendor chat to foster repeat collectors.

Never undervalue your artisan labor. Calculate your raw material costs, the hours spent carving or dyeing, and shipping packaging before setting your price. On Elart, you keep 80% of every sale, with transparent bi-weekly bank payouts directly to your Sri Lankan bank account. There are zero listing fees and no monthly subscriptions.