Threads of Community Blog
Blogs that weave together artisan stories, cultural heritage, sustainability, and customer connections, showing how each handmade piece ties people, tradition, and care into a shared global fabric.
Meet Zumana Zia
Zumana is the eldest child of Zaibhai, the head of Udyog Kala Kendra - a block and batik printing unit - which provid...
Together, With You, the Artisans Will Prevail
In early April we faced such daunting obstacles that we were considering not even trying to produce a new collection ...
Meet Shabnam Sheikh
"If I had failed in my second attempt it would have been the end of my dreams." Shabnam Sheikh Education for Life Par...
Potato Poha: Healthy Snack or Side Dish
Ingredients: 1¼ cup flattened rice (also called beaten rice) Salt to taste Tbsp. Sugar 2 Tbsp. Oil 1 Tbs...
Embracing Technology During the Lockdown
REACHING OUT TO ARTISANS By: Nishi, Assistant Director, SHARE The sudden lockdown in March was shocking. My team and ...
Meet Vasanti Mirkar
"Now my neighbors come to me when they have a problem...or just want to talk to someone who listens." Vasanti Mirkar...
Vermicelli Kheer: Nutritious Dessert
Ingredients: 1 Liter (1 quart plus 4 Tbsp.) whole milk 1 cup dried fruits, any combination you like 1¼ cup sug...
Lasting Impact
(Radha, Jennifer, Amisha, Kala, Abdul, Arushi, Hasina) Almost 11 years ago, around the time I was set to graduate wit...