Our work
What We Do
Thirteen areas of work, organised under four pillars.
Most engagements draw on several at once. A cluster programme, for example, runs mapping, design, training, quality systems, branding and buyer connect together, because running them separately is where craft projects usually fail.
Design
Where the value is added: products, prototypes, collections, and a studio in Guwahati where artisans and designers work side by side.
Clusters and Enterprise
Where the value is held: organised production, trained enterprises, quality systems and responsible material use.
Artisan Cluster Development
Moving clusters from scattered household production to organised, reliable supply.
Read moreCapacity Building
Technical skill on one side, business capability on the other.
Read moreCraft Enterprise Development
From individual production to registered, financed, artisan owned enterprise.
Read moreQuality and Production Systems
The discipline behind a repeat order.
Read moreSustainable and Responsible Craft
Local materials, low waste production and eco conservation carried through every project.
Read moreMarkets and Brand
Where the value is realised: buyers, identity, packaging, digital presence and repeat orders.
Market Connect
From occasional sales to consistent orders and long term buyer relationships.
Read moreBranding and Market Positioning
Craft traditions presented as authentic contemporary products with cultural value.
Read moreTechnology and Digital Enablement
Better efficiency, traceability and market reach, with the handmade character untouched.
Read moreKnowledge and Institutions
Where the value is planned: mapping, research and programme design with government, CSR and development partners.
Craft Resource Mapping
Evidence before intervention.
Read moreResearch and Documentation
Studies, diagnostics and craft records supporting better decisions.
Read moreInstitutional and Government Projects
Programme design and delivery with departments, agencies, CSR partners and institutions.
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