Partnership pathways

Connect heritage work with real opportunities.

Documentation alone does not sustain a craft. The Index actively connects Majuli's mask makers with the commissions, exhibitions, and classrooms that keep the tradition economically alive.

A Bhaona performer in a demon mask performing in an open field
Every partnership begins with a documented mask and a documented maker.

Commission introductions for artisans

Matching documented makers with buyers, designers, and institutions seeking authentic Sattriya masks — turning recognition into income.

  • Portfolio and pricing support
  • Direct introductions to buyers
  • Fair-commission guidance

Museum and cultural-centre collaborations

Curated loans, exhibitions, and residencies that place workshop work in front of national and international audiences.

  • Exhibition-ready documentation
  • Provenance and care notes
  • Residency coordination

School workshops and educational showcases

Bringing artisans into classrooms and students into workshops, so the craft's next audience grows alongside its next makers.

  • Artisan-led demonstration days
  • Teaching material from the Index
  • Student exhibition support

Portfolio evidence and impact reporting

Every collaboration is documented, giving artisans verifiable records that strengthen grant and institutional applications.

  • Photographic and written records
  • Audience and reach metrics
  • Reference letters on request

Who we work with

There is a pathway for you.

Whether you make the masks, exhibit them, teach with them, or fund the work, the Index has a straightforward way to begin.

Artisans and workshops

Join the Index, get documented, and open your work to new commissions.

Museums and galleries

Access verified masks, notes, and context for exhibitions and acquisitions.

Schools and educators

Book workshops and bring living heritage into your curriculum.

Cultural organisations

Fund, host, or co-produce showcases across Assam and beyond.

Ready to build something together?

Tell us who you are and what you have in mind — a commission, an exhibition, a workshop, or something new.

Meet the artisans