Meet The Makers

Ektha is a producer-owned company that empowers over 350 artisans—primarily women—across Kirugavalu and Hulivana in Karnataka’s Mandya district. Rooted in a community-led model, Ektha creates meaningful livelihood opportunities by engaging...

Polki is a contemporary saree brand that celebrates India’s rich craft heritage through a fresh, modern lens. Drawing from age old techniques like Bandhej, Ajrakh, Kalamkari, Ikkat, and hand block printing,...

Wrii Studio, founded by NIFT Bhubaneswar alumna Writuparna Kar, is a Kolkata-based slow fashion label that reimagines the timeless Jamdani weave through a contemporary lens. Collaborating with artisan clusters in...

Toda embroidery is a centuries-old craft practiced by the indigenous Toda community of the Nilgiris, known for its striking red and black geometric motifs embroidered on off-white cotton cloth. Though...

Sindhe Siva, a third-generation artisan from Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh, is a devoted practitioner of Tholu Bommalata—India’s ancient leather puppetry tradition with roots over 700 years old. Handcrafted from perforated and...

Meet Kanday Anjanappa, a seventh-generation artist dedicated to preserving the ancient tradition of Tholu Bommalata, the shadow leather puppetry of Andhra Pradesh. Trained by his father from the age of...

Champa Siju is a resilient and passionate textile artist whose journey from a small village to becoming a creative force is nothing short of inspiring. Drawing from her own photography,...

Hello, Parents! Birch Bug Is Passionate About Bringing Back The Magic Of Wooden Toys. Tired Of The Abundance Of Plastic Toys, They Set Out To Create Safe, Sustainable, And Imaginative...

Special Hands of Kashmir is a collective of differently-abled artisans from Budgam, a district where nearly 90% of the population is engaged in the age-old art of Sozni embroidery. Founded...

Rang Creations is a conscious fashion label rooted in India’s rich textile heritage. The brand specializes in handwoven and hand-embroidered tunics, kurtas, and dupattas, crafted with minimal waste and sustainable...

Artisanns Nest was founded in Singapore in 2015 by interior designer Priya Bawa, born from a deep commitment to sustainability and zero waste. While working in the design industry, Priya...

Hansa Ben is a masterful artisan celebrated for her exceptional skill in patchwork—a craft she began learning as a child under the careful guidance of her mother. What started as...