Artisan Groups

ZCPCL specialises in Paper Mache’ craft. They have around 120 artisans. It is part of a larger vision to develop and promote the crafts and hand skills of Kashmir as a single “brand” globally.

Ushagram Lokoshikshaniketan is part of Ushagram Trust works in fourteen villages of Nadia District. Its community development programmes include education, community health, rehabilitation projects.

A small leather unit situated in rural Bengal. They specialize in ‘Shantiniketan’ style hand-embossed leather products.

The Self Help Handicrafts Society started in the late 70’s as a unit of displaced and marginalized women from urban fringes to uphold their skills in embroidery, garment making and other textile products.

Using traditional recipes, RASA offers a holistic approach to contemporary living with naturally-inspired spices, herbal body care products and essential oils.

Starting with nothing, this women’s group tailors beautiful cotton, silk and chiffon garments and high-quality embroidery for discerning customers.

This women’s group is mainly engaged in Kantha stitch works, producing a range of home accessories like table mats, bedcovers, cushion covers, scarves and stoles.

Making Fair Trade garments and home accessories using traditional hand-loom weaving techniques.

A small but modern textile dyeing and printing unit near Sreerampore in West Bengal. The printing is done by hand on cotton, linen, silk and all kinds of fabrics.

Belun Hasta Shilpa Kuti Society specializes in mat, bamboo and recycled saree products in a remote village of West Bengal

A society run entirely by women, they make decorative hangings, key chains, pens and hair clips as well as stuffed cotton items like cushions and children’s accessories.

Beautiful candles, batik prints, paper bags, greeting cards, and tie & dye products made by people with mental disabilities.

Artisans from Anwesha Tribal Arts & Crafts create beautiful tribal jewelry & dhokra pieces in Orissa.

Handloom Phulia scarves and stoles by Amitava Basak have gained an almost iconic status, owing to their exquisite designs and excellent quality.