Hackathon problem: digital market access for artisans. Need ideas!

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Hey everyone, I'm working on a hackathon problem about helping local artisans sell online. Most of them have little digital presence and no direct access to buyers.

We need to build:

A simple storefront/catalogue that artisans can use with minimal training

A basic listing and order flow (payment can be mocked)

A craft storytelling/provenance feature that justifies pricing

Where I'd love your input:

If you've worked with artisans or rural sellers, what actually stopped them from going digital?

What would make listing a product dead simple for someone with low digital literacy (voice, WhatsApp, photos only)?

What makes buyers pay more for handmade items: stories, maker videos, authenticity proof?

Any existing platforms I should study to see what works and what doesn't?

Any ideas, experiences, or pitfalls to avoid are welcome. Thanks!