Our Impact
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

women empowerment initiatives
55% of our artisan partners are women. We focus on creating financial independence for these women, giving them a voice.
- 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
- 1.3 million gallons of water saved annually with water recycling plant
< The image presents a recent salon training program that equipped women with essential salon skills to equip them for promising job prospects.
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.
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95% of our raw materials are natural, recycled, non-toxic & eco-friendly
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3 solar heaters sponsored with capacity of 80 gallons
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35+ furnaces technically upgraded
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120+ solar lamps distributed to save on energy
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2 solar panels sponsored to provide + save electricity
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1.3 million gallons of water saved annually with water recycling plant

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 support our artisan partners. Some of our projects & practices:
- 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
- 37,200+ sanitary napkins distributed
the positive changes you help create
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