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      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher-id">IJLTEMAS</journal-id>
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        <journal-title>International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management &amp; Applied Science (IJLTEMAS)</journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="epub">2278-2540</issn>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">355</article-id>
            <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2026.150900004</article-id>
      
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          <subject>Marketing</subject>
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        <article-title>Crafting Narratives: Digital Storytelling and the Conveyance of Cultural Significance in Indian Artisan Ventures</article-title>
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            <surname>Bhatnagar</surname>
            <given-names>Sachin</given-names>
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            Assistant Professor, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai, India                        <country>India</country>
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            <volume>15</volume>
                  <issue>9</issue>
                        <fpage>37</fpage>
            <lpage>45</lpage>
            
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                <date date-type="received">
          <day>13</day>
          <month>09</month>
          <year>2026</year>
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                        <date date-type="accepted">
          <day>18</day>
          <month>09</month>
          <year>2026</year>
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            <pub-date pub-type="epub">
        <day>29</day>
        <month>09</month>
        <year>2026</year>
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                <kwd>: Digital narratives</kwd>
                <kwd>Indian craftsmanship</kwd>
                <kwd>Artisan ventures</kwd>
                <kwd>Cultural significance</kwd>
                <kwd>Authenticity.</kwd>
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      <p>The importance of Indian handicrafts extends beyond the tangible attributes of a product. Expertise in craftsmanship, artisan identity, regionality, cultural recollection, and manufacturing methods can shape consumer perceptions and appreciation of handcrafted goods. However, these intangible elements may not be readily apparent when artisanal goods are promoted via contemporary online platforms and social networks. This research examines digital storytelling as a medium for transforming the cultural significance of Indian artisan goods into accessible digital narratives. The current research is founded on a qualitative integrative literature analysis. It utilizes research in narrative techniques, immersive storytelling, digital cultural preservation, social media promotion, artisanal business ventures, and genuineness. The literature is examined thematically to identify the essential elements that facilitate impactful craft storytelling. Four interconnected attributes arise: artisan identity, geographical and cultural context, crafting techniques and expertise, and authenticity. This research elaborates on these subjects by introducing a Craft-to-Story Communication Framework that facilitates the translation of craft identity and production expertise into digital narratives, hence enhancing consumer understanding of cultural significance. The research contends that digital storytelling ought not to be perceived merely as a marketing tactic, but instead can be regarded as a form of value conversion, rendering abstract craftsmanship attributes more comprehensible to modern consumers. The notion has tangible implications for artisan enterprises, designers, and fashion management professionals seeking to leverage online platforms without reducing craft traditions to simple marketing material.</p>
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