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Anchal Project
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Reporting from Ajmer, India After Day 2 of Design Workshops…

Anchal Project
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Reporting from Ajmer, India After Day 2 of Design Workshops…
By far my favorite moment when returning to India is walking into the Vatsalya/Anchal office and seeing the artisans for the first time.  When I round the corner and peek into the room, I am met with smiles, welcomes filled with "namaste," and the excitement of being together once again.  This exchange fuels my soul.  More than ever there is a mutual recognition of accomplishment, empowerment, and pride in where we have come in 3 years together.
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Anchal x Urban Renewal Take NYC

Anchal Project
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Anchal x Urban Renewal Take NYC
This past Tuesday, Anchal and Urban Outfitters celebrated the upcoming Anchal x Urban Renewal Holiday Collection in Gramercy, NYC. The event was the first sneak peek of the 11 piece collection along side wonderful eats and great drinks. Continue reading
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Saying Goodbye is Never Easy

Anchal Project
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Saying Goodbye is Never Easy
Our last day in Ajmer was spent finishing up new product samples, laying out a new queen sized quilt, and spending time conducting a few interviews. Maggie and I also met with the senior artisans who have been in the program for over two years. Continue reading
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She Draws With Her Needle

Anchal Project
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She Draws With Her Needle
The past few days have flown by. Unlike Jaipur, Colleen and I quickly got to the office each morning, spent the day working with the women, and ended each workshop around 5:00pm. Coming from Jaipur, it has been much smoother the second time around. Seeing the skill and speed after the first day, Colleen and I decided with we would switch up the workshop and challenge this group a bit more. Continue reading
Anchal Project
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Beginning Again

Anchal Project
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Beginning Again
It was wonderful meeting the new women in Jaipur the previous week, but there was something magical about seeing the familiar faces of our artisans in Ajmer.  I was anxiously waiting the moment when I could lock eyes with the women I had been fighting for the last two years, the same women who inspire me and the same women who you have supported through your purchases and donations. Continue reading
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Chaar = Four

Anchal Project
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Chaar = Four
Today was a peaceful day, the women came to the workspace ready to go. For today and tomorrow the women were asked to use color values to collage and sew a 12”x12” panel based on a photograph of food. Continue reading
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