We leverage research-led insights to scale impact and drive social change in the artisan economy
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Business of Handmade
A flagship research property that uncovers different issues impacting India’s artisan economy and is published as a public good.
Insights and stories are creatively presented and disseminated using new media, favouring a digital-first approach.
Financing a Handmade Revolution
How Catalytic Capital Can Jumpstart India’s Cultural Economy
(2023)
A pioneering research that studied the opportunities and challenges in investing in India’s creative manufacturing and handmade sector and the role of catalytic capital in supporting the same.
Role of Craft-Based Enterprises in
‘Formalising’ India’s Informal Artisan Economy
(2021)
An immersive, multimedia research project studying the relationship between the creative + cultural economy and informality in India’s artisan sector.
Decoding Sustainable Fashion in India
A scoping study For Centre for Sustainable Fashion to map best practices of fashion MSMEs using elements of sustainability — economic, cultural, social and ecological, and role of universities in supporting these MSMEs with incorporating and advancing principles of sustainability in their businesses.
Building Empathy with Artisans
Hosted a 20-member workshop for artisans across India to share their present challenges, future needs and aspirations.
With the goal to define the problem and discover stories of successful outcomes, the workshop served as a starting point for artisan collaborations and future pathways.
