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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 Kalpana Chikne
"People ask my opinion for the first time in my life." Embroidery Artisan at Arpan Cooperative Kalpana learned abou...
Power of the Human Spirit - 8
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SHRUTI WAMBORIKAR Shruti is in charge of the community program, Education for Life. This was beg...
Carrot Halwa: A Healthy Dessert
Ingredients: ¾ cup carrots 4 Tbsp. ghee (Indian clarified butter) or unsalted butter ¾ cup sugar 2 cups who...
Power of the Human Spirit - 7
"Having a vision and actually fulfilling it are two different things. In this very difficult time our organization ha...
Meet Kala Darji
"The women artisans are doing so much for their families and communities... I admire their spirit!" Kala Darji Des...
Turmeric Latte (Golden Milk)
Immunity Booster Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk or unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp. ground turmeric 4 - 6 whol...
Power of the Human Spirit - 6
The future of their children has always been the highest priority for the women artisans. These are women who would m...
A Rich Tradition: Hand Block Printing
Using carved wood blocks to print patterns on fabric may not have originated in India, but they have certainly made i...