The idea of a community of practice in craft refers to a group of artisans who share skills, knowledge, traditions, and values through continuous interaction and collective participation in the craft-making process. In the context of Bharat, craft traditions have historically developed within communities where learning, production, and cultural identity are deeply interconnected. Crafts are not merely individual artistic expressions but are sustained through social networks where knowledge is transmitted across generations and practiced collectively within specific communities. In many traditional craft practices in Bharat, artisans belong to hereditary communities or guild-like groups where specific crafts are associated with particular families, castes, or regions. For example, the weaving communities of Varanasi, the pottery communities of Rajasthan, the Channapatna toy makers of Karnataka, and the Kutch embroidery artisans of Gujarat demonstrate how craft knowledge is embedded within community structures. These communities form living systems of knowledge where skills are learned not only through formal instruction but also through observation, participation, and long-term apprenticeship. Learning within such craft communities follows an experiential and participatory model. Young members of artisan families grow up observing elders at work, gradually assisting in small tasks and eventually mastering complex techniques. This process creates a strong continuity of tradition while allowing gradual innovation. The knowledge involved includes technical skills, design sensibilities, material understanding, and cultural symbolism associated with the craft. Thus, the community of practice becomes a repository of both tangible and intangible heritage. Social interaction within the community plays an essential role in sustaining craft traditions. Artisans regularly