Handicrafts

After graduation, designer Burhan ud din Khateeb launched Studio Kalib to give eco-friendly and modern spins to Kashmir’s traditional craft, making unique handiwork like bluetooth speakers, chicken coops, furniture, bags, and more.

P Ganesan, an organic farmer, has been making artefacts for the past five years, using nothing but cow dung and cow urine. He creates both utility and decorative items, which can last up to 10 years.

Engineer Maneet Gohil recalls why he quit his job to launch Lal10, a startup that works with creative manufacturers and MSMEs to help them digitise their physical inventories and sell their handiwork in international markets.

Archana Shah, the founder of Bandhej, shares how she has had a long fulfilling journey of over 40 years collaborating with artisans, helping revive this unique artform from Kutch.

A family-run startup based out of Ahmedabad, Chhapa is a sustainable clothing brand that's reviving the age-old handblock printing technique, while empowering artisans and earning crores.

Delhi-born Laksheeta Govil quit her job to build her homegrown shoe startup Fizzy Goblet, which gives modern spins to traditional Indian footwear like jutti and mojari, empowering hundreds of artisans.

Founded by Gujarat couple Shipa and Hardik Patel and their siblings, Chhapa is a sustainable clothing and accessory brand aiming to revive hand block printing, while earning crores.

Centuries-old Indian motifs like chintz and paisley dominate the global fashion markets today. Here's the history behind them.

Kerala couple K Kunchankutty and C Lakshmi have been carving out toys, cutlery, and other handicrafts from coconut shells for over a decade. Here’s why they made the switch from farming.

Through their initiative Rivaayat, students of Delhi’s Shri Ram College of Commerce are helping terracotta pottery artisans earn a better livelihood.