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While art auctions and exhibitions build a perception of high value, this is seen more widely abroad. Yet only by a niche audience views Indian arts and crafts with value. India’s rich heritage and culture contributes to a beautiful spectrum of arts and crafts across the country. They are slowly lost due to lack of awareness. This is where EkiBeki steps in, a company that prizes rural craft above all, giving it a contemporary flair to create stunning pieces. They work towards

S VATANYA is one of the organisations that are part of ‘Pragati’ by Meta and The/Nudge Centre for Social Innovation. Pragati is an initiative that incubates and accelerates early-stage women-led non-profits that are aiming to solve the livelihood crisis in India SVATANYA is a design solutions enterprise that empowers underprivileged women to become financially independent by training them to make handcrafted products by upcycling stock fabric and using sustainable material. I

Surabhi Yadav of Sajhe Sapne and Vishpala Naik Hundekari of Ekibeki are part of the second cohort of Facebook Pragati, a CSR initiative of Facebook powered by The/Nudge Centre for Social Innovation. Their non-profits are empowering women to become financially independent. Rekha Balakrishnan Friday January 28, 2022 Facebook Pragati is a CSR initiative of Facebook powered by The/Nudge Centre for Social Innovation to incubate and accelerate early stage women-led non-profits th

The past year was one of huge personal changes as a family, as one child left home to join University. We did give him wings strong enough to fly off from the safety of his home. Mixed feelings of pride (we did raise him strong!!l). And sadness (he will need us less and less!) as he learns to independently thrive in his next phase of life. Upskilling the artisans for growth It is the same feeling with our extended families too- with the artisans and karigars who work with Eki

In a world where history is often taught through the lens of textbooks and mainstream narratives, the opportunity to explore lesser-known stories is like discovering hidden gems. School textbooks typically focus on major events, kings, and political movements. While these narratives are important, they often overlook the rich cultural and social histories of indigenous communities, folk traditions, and the lives of ordinary people who shaped our past in profound ways. One suc

Bhil art is a traditional form of painting created by the Bhil tribe, one of the oldest indigenous communities in India. The Bhils live mostly in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Their art is colorful, vibrant, and full of life — and each dot in their painting has deep meaning. Understanding the Importance of Volunteering Volunteering plays a crucial role in strengthening communities. Non-profits often rely on volunteers to carry out their mi

Wearing our national identity Once upon a time, the simple, homespun Khadi became the symbol for India’s self sufficiency and defiance against the British raj. A symbol of our independence from the yoke. Vexillology. The study of flags Recently we saw another interesting challenge on the world arena, which got me thinking. This time the challenge was to global fashion giants! Team Mongolia wore their traditional tunics with the beautiful gold embroidery depicting motifs of M