Above all we honor and value our artisan and team members as well as our earth. We work with 1000+ artisans in 40+ artisan groups in India. 

Through the selling of our handmade products we are able to provide safe working conditions, educational programs, new skills and sustainable trade practices.

  • women

    Most women in India are at a disadvantage. In this male-dominated society, women earn 56% of what their male colleagues earn for performing the same work.

    our impact:

    55% of our artisan partners are women. We focus on creating financial independence for these women, giving them a voice.

  • minorities

    Discrimination against people of low caste and minority groups is a social issue in India. In many communities, low-caste people are still considered “untouchables” and lack social and financial opportunities.

    our impact:

    We provide marginalized groups with skills training and opportunities to participate in trade.

  • rural

    Artisans in rural India lack resources and direct access to market.

    our impact: 

    45% of our artisan partners are from rural areas. We help by offering design support and giving them access to market.

environmental sustainability

We have invested in sustainable development projects to ensure that clean production practices conserve resources while also preserving the environment. We see sustainability as a way of life, not an end goal.

  • 95% of our raw materials

    are natural, recycled, non-toxic & eco-friendly

  • 3 SOLAR HEATERS

    sponsored with capacity of 80 gallons

  • 35+ furnaces

    technically upgraded

  • 120+ solar lamps

    distributed to save on energy

  • 2 solar panels

    sponsored to provide + save electricity

  • 1.3 million gallons of water

    saved annually with water recycling plant

  • minimal use

    of plastic + synthetic packaging materials

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Women Empowerment Initiatives

55% of our artisan partners are women. We focus on creating financial independence for these women, giving them a voice.

female artisan with child

7 SELF HELP GROUPS
comprising of 100+ women

12 TRAINING CENTERS + WORKSHOPS
for livelihood generation for rural and marginalized women

6 LITERACY CENTERS
85+ women educated

30+ SEWING MACHINES SPONSORED

artisan health + safety

We are dedicated to creating safe working environments + practices for our artisan partners. With various equipment projects and health camps we are steadily able to empower artisan groups.

  • pollutant removal units

    for wood + bone artisans

  • 9 work sheds

    + tools

  • safety masks + kits

    provided to artisans

  • 20+ health camps

    for medical needs

  • 1000+ free spectacles 

    distributed

  • non-toxic

    processes + materials