Introduction:

This project is a niche e-commerce platform focusing exclusively on handmade, eco-friendly, or local artisan products. It supports sustainability while giving artisans a digital marketplace.

 Use Case:

Imagine a rural art fair going online – handmade jewelry, custom pottery, organic candles, traditional crafts, etc., with an option for personalization and storytelling behind each product.

 Key Functional Features:

• Product Customization:

  • Let buyers request engraving, gift wrapping, or personalization.

  • File upload or text input during order.

• Customer Reviews & Story Section:

  • Sellers can share the backstory or making process of each product.

  • Review system with rating and written feedback.

• Local Delivery & Pickup:

  • Option for sellers to offer free local delivery or pickup (simulate on system).

• Sustainability Tags:

  • Tags like “Handmade”, “Organic”, “Eco-friendly”, “Local”.

• Responsive Design:

  • Optimized for mobile viewing, high-quality image zoom, sliders, product carousels.

 Technical Highlights:

• PHP-based form handling and session logic.

• Bootstrap for responsive UI.

• PHP Mailer integration for notifications.

• Search with keyword, category, and artisan filter.

• Focus on storytelling UI/UX (craft images, short videos, artisan bios).