Changing Lives
India has nearly 3,000 crafts. Many survive with only one or two artisan families. Without structured market linkages and design support, extinction is not a distant possibility - it is an immediate risk.
EA focuses on reviving endangered and vulnerable crafts through:
Long-term artisan engagement
(1–2 years per cluster)
Exhibitions, workshops and curated platforms
Design development & skill upgradation
Royalty-based and fair income models
Direct market linkages- digital and physical
Corporate and institutional partnerships
Our copper enamel cluster began in 2018 with a single family. Today, a second generation is leading its expansion.
Our Golden Grass initiative in Odisha is enabling eco-conscious craft to enter mainstream markets.
Through curated exhibitions and Kalaangan-style platforms in leading cultural institutions, artisans directly interact with audiences, generate reorders, and build long-term networks.
Beyond income, we focus on:
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Reverse migration
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Family stability
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Dignity of labour
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Cultural continuity
We believe craft revival is not charity. It is ecosystem rebuilding.
Our Approach
Every EkiBeki initiative sits at the intersection of three pillars:
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ensuring contemporary relevance
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creating sustainable livelihoods and dignity
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preserving and strengthening traditional knowledge
We do not separate aesthetics from impact.
For us, they are inseparable.
Craft
Design
Lives
Reviving the beauty of yesteryears, contemporised for our generations
Team Ekibeki
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Welcome to our vibrant community from diverse backgrounds, united by a common passion – the revival of artforms and the empowerment of artisans. At EkiBeki, we believe in the transformative power of creativity and the positive impact it can have on both individuals and communities.
EkiBeki is an equal opportunity employer, our team is a mosaic of talents that bring together different backgrounds and expertise, diverse locations and ages. All dedicated to the cause of sustaining Indian traditional artforms and supporting artisans in their livelihoods.
Vishpala Hundekari
Founder
Adhishree Phadnis
Design
Monisha Sen
Marketing
Mayura Bambardekar
Accounts
Bhavika Gandhi
Business Development
Sonali Chand
Design Consultant
Anisha Bhargavi
Design
Admin
Aditi Gunjal
Jahnvi Patil
Order fulfillment
Chaitali Kakade
Accounts
Yusuf Lala
Operations
Neha Sala
Social Media Marketing
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Yuka
Chief Supervisor
Advisory board
The EkiBeki Advisory Board is a distinguished assembly of thought leaders and experts who guide and enrich our mission at EkiBeki. Meet the individuals who form the backbone, guiding us on a journey of meaningful impact and transformative change. Together, we navigate the intersection of tradition and innovation, striving for a future where art thrives, and artisans flourish.
Neelesh Hundekari
Co-founder of Ekibeki
Partner at Kearney, APAC Head for Apparel, Lifestyle and Luxury Practice, India. Lead for Leadership, Change & Organisation.
Pallavi Kanchan
Pallavi Kanchan has 20+ years in banking with The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank, and ANZ Grindlays Bank.
Kumar Vikash
Kumar Vikash, Associate Director- Finance & Compliance, Impact Foundation (India) also known as Dasra, a pioneering strategic philanthropy organization that works to create social change and build a thriving ecosystem for non-profits, funders, and social impact leaders in India.
