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 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...
Embracing Technology During the Lockdown
REACHING OUT TO ARTISANS By: Nishi, Assistant Director, SHARE The sudden lockdown in March was shocking. My team an...
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...
Meet Kalpana Chikne
"People ask my opinion for the first time in my life." Embroidery Artisan at Arpan Cooperative Kalpana learned abou...
Meet Kala Darji
"The women artisans are doing so much for their families and communities... I admire their spirit!" Kala Darji Des...
Women's Day 2020
Lavina Mistik - Ekta Cooperative"I think a woman as a mother has the ability to love unconditionally. My son has...
Indicators for Success
Pride and Independence Dignity not Charity has been our philosophy from the very beginning. We wanted to distinguish ...
Artisans Glow with Success
SMM members since 2015: (left to right) Sushma Raut, Sampada Devil, Nilima Matre, Rita Singh Artisans glow with th...