For artisans & makers
Sell your craft
to the world.
Hala is a curated marketplace for handmade goods from the Arab world and beyond. We connect independent makers with customers who value craft, story, and provenance.
How it works
From application to your first sale
01
Apply online
Fill out the application below. We review every submission and aim to respond within 5 business days.
02
Curation review
Our team reviews your products for quality, craft story, and fit with the Hala aesthetic. We may request sample photos or a call.
03
Onboarding
Approved makers receive a dedicated guide, help with their maker profile, and product listing support.
04
Start selling
Go live on Hala. We handle payments, customer service, and marketing — you focus on your craft.
Our curation standards
What we're looking for
- Handmade or hand-finished — each item crafted or meaningfully touched by human hands
- A genuine story — a person, place, tradition, or process that customers can connect with
- Consistent quality — products that meet the same standard order after order
- Regional or cultural roots — ties to the Arab world, or a craft tradition with depth and meaning
- Reliable fulfilment — ability to ship within your stated timeframes
Not a good fit (for now)
- Mass-produced or drop-shipped goods with no handmade element
- Products that don't comply with UAE import regulations
- Digital-only products
- Items without a traceable maker or craft story
Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway — we assess each maker individually and sometimes make exceptions for exceptional work.
Maker application
Tell us about your work
We read every application personally. The more detail you share, the better we can assess the fit.
Hala gave my ceramics a home. Within three months I went from selling at weekend markets to shipping internationally.
Noura Al-HamadCeramic artist · Kuwait City
The onboarding was thoughtful. They helped me write my maker story in a way I never could have done alone.
Youssef BenaliLeather craftsman · Marrakech
I was nervous about logistics. Hala handles customer queries and returns so I can focus entirely on weaving.
Rima KhouryTextile weaver · Beirut