E-commerce has emerged as an important channel for connecting producers directly with consumers beyond geographical boundaries. For rural artisans, who traditionally depend on local markets, intermediaries, fairs, exhibitions and seasonal demand, e-commerce provides opportunities to display, promote and sell their products through digital platforms. Handicrafts, handlooms, pottery, woodwork, metalwork, jewellery, bamboo products, embroidery, leather goods and other traditional products can reach customers in cities as well as national and international markets. The adoption of e-commerce can therefore contribute to greater market access, income generation and preservation of traditional crafts. However, its benefits are accompanied by several technological, economic, social and logistical limitations. One of the major benefits of e-commerce for rural artisans is wider market access. Traditional artisans are often restricted to nearby villages, towns or periodic markets because of limited transportation facilities and lack of information about distant customers. Through online marketplaces, artisans can present their products to consumers across the country and, in some cases, abroad. This removes geographical barriers and enables even a small artisan enterprise to access a much larger customer base. E-commerce can also reduce dependence on intermediaries. In conventional marketing channels, artisans may sell products to wholesalers or local traders at relatively low prices, while the final products are sold to consumers at considerably higher prices. Online selling can provide an opportunity for artisans to communicate directly with customers and retain a larger share of the final selling price. Although online platforms may charge commissions, direct digital selling can still improve price realization when properly managed. Another important advantage is increased income and employment opportunities. Access to larger markets can increase the demand for traditional products, encouraging artisans to expand production. This can create additional employment within rural households and communities. Women, elderly artisans and individuals who cannot easily travel to urban markets can particularly benefit from home-based digital selling when adequate support is available. E-commerce also provides opportunities for product differentiation and branding. Rural artisans can communicate the cultural, historical and geographical significance of their products through product descriptions, photographs, videos and social media. Consumers increasingly value handmade, authentic, sustainable and culturally distinctive products.