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| Decision field | Open accessIndia Theme-Based Handicrafts PortalIndia · South AsiaRemove | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Source production | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Production | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Discovering Indian artisan products and seller routes in needlework, natural fibre, textile craft, and adjacent categories | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns |
| Know before using | The portal is a broad craft showcase rather than a raw-fabric, yarn, or production-capability registry; counts can change, product detail varies, and users must confirm identity, availability, price, shipping, claims, rights, capacity, and transaction terms directly. | Community members add and quality-control the records, so confirm sizing, measurements, fabric suggestions, format, availability, errata, license, and purchase terms with the designer or publisher. Adding an entry to a stash does not provide the pattern files. Saved searches and private PDF storage are paid Plus features, and a listing or review does not establish pattern accuracy or fit. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Both | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | India · South Asia | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free account |
| Format | Directory | Community |
| Source type | Government directory | Community database |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The Office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts states that the portal showcases more than 45,000 products from approximately 9,000 artisans, retailers, exporters, and government awardees across five themes. | Threadloop's official guide describes an independent, fully crowdsourced database covering available and out-of-print sewing patterns. Its search supports pattern type, fabric type, age group, body type, cup size, level, format, file features, language, measurements, availability, and other filters; members can also track a stash, wishlist, projects, reviews, and discussions. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 12, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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