sarees

Imagine wearing a piece of your most cherished memory! Bhuvaneshwari M, an engineer-turned-designer, is turning wedding flowers into beautiful, sustainable fashion through eco-printing. Her brand, ‘House of Murah’, is weaving nostalgia into every fabric.

With no background in the textile and apparel world, Sujata and Taniya Biswas left their cushy corporate jobs and started building Suta, which is empowering weavers and making beautiful sarees.

Biren Kumar Basak from West Bengal remembers the days when he earned Rs 2.5 to now establishing a Rs 50-crore venture, employing 5,000 artisans. His sarees have won several awards including Padma Shri.

Traditionally, almost 20,000 to 30,000 are killed to make one saree. No more!

'Artisan Owned', ethically made and naturally dyed, here is elegant style that makes a real statement. Check it out!

Every thread of your ethnic Indian wear has a story of origin woven in it. This National Handloom Day, understand the "fabric of India" better!

By selling sarees, Shanmuga Priya earns a minimum income of Rs 1.5 lakh every month, and the amount only increases during the festive season!

Why should women suffer for unhygienic public toilets? Thanks to two IIT-Delhi students, a biodegradable and affordable solution may have been found!

You can also do your bit for the weavers of Chendamangalam in Ernakulam district, Kerala, and help them get back on their feet. #rebuildkerala

Here is a list of websites that engage artisans and are also a treasure trove of knowledge on the various handicrafts and arts in India.