GI-tag verification, artisan-attribution, story-driven product pages — ranked for Kolkata sellers on the fields that actually matter locally: East India logistics via Delhivery + India Post.
| Platform | Pricing | India / local coverage | Handicrafts & Artisan fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| simplestores Top pick | ₹999 Lifetime · flat ₹2.5 / order | Fragile / heritage packaging via Blue Dart + India Post Speed Post | GI-tag (Geographical Indication) authenticity badge auto-verified via GI-Registry API |
| Shopify Global fallback | See shopify.in for current India pricing | India payment, GST and COD-verification workflows are commonly added via the third-party app ecosystem | Industry-specific themes typically sold separately |
| Dukaan Local fast-launch | See dukaan.io for current tiered plans | Native UPI + COD + WhatsApp share | Standard catalogue layouts |
Bengal's cultural heart — heritage brands go digital. A Bhowanipur mishti shop went from ₹8L/month walk-in sales to ₹22L/month by adding a subscription-box option on their simplestores site. Local languages supported natively: Bengali, Hindi, English.
Fragile / heritage packaging via Blue Dart + India Post Speed Post. International handicraft-cluster shipping via DHL under HS code 9705.
Handloom / Khadi tax exemption + Ministry of Textiles' Handloom Mark integration. Artisan-cooperative GST-composition-scheme compliance built-in.
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