Our newest collection highlights bright colors found in plants through an assortment of color-block pillows and bandanas. Anchal's dyeScape Coordinator, Brent Drew-Wolak, shares the inspiration behind the our newest Naturally Dyed Collection and what we can expect next from Anchal's dyeScape garden. Continue reading

Anchal's newest Spring/Summer 2021 collection is fresh, colorful and has a sense of playfulness to it that we haven't seen before in past collections. Creative Director, Maggie Clines, shares the inspiration and story behind Anchal's new Spring/Summer 2021 collection. Continue reading

Shakuntela was the first woman to join Anchal and is now proudly celebrating her 10th year with Anchal as a Project Assistant. We admire her greatly and are so proud of her empowered confidence and resilience. Shakuntela has become a true leader in the community and is a model for how the program can positively change a woman’s life. Learn more about her journey. Continue reading

First and foremost all of Anchal artisans are healthy and safe!  On March 24th, India implemented a nationwide lockdown for 21 days and then extended it for another 35 days in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. During the lockdown,  we were in constant communication with our NGO partners and Project Director, strategizing how we could best support our community of artisans during the lockdown.  Continue reading

We are thrilled to finally announce Anchal’s limited-edition collaboration with Brooklinen!

The Brooklinen x Anchal Collection is a small batch of handcrafted, custom-made quilted pillows and throws designed and created by Anchal’s artisans exclusively for the Brooklyn based luxury linens company. The pieces blend our signature contemporary quilting techniques and the Brooklinen minimalist aesthetic, resulting in a museum-worthy yet functional decor that calms and comforts.

Learn more about how this collaboration came together...

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As we continue to collectively do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19, we have created a brief tutorial demonstrating how you can create a face mask using an Anchal bandana. No sewing required! Our bandanas not only function as a fashionable accessory in your hair or around your neck but can now become a fashionable face covering.

Watch the full video tutorial!

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Discover the latest updates to our operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During our founding, we were directly inspired by the meaning behind our organization's name. Simply, "anchal" means protective shelter in Hindi. And it is our vision that not only Anchal provides protection to our artisans, but is also extended to our greater community - bringing you warmth and comfort during these uncertain times.

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We were honored when our friend and photographer, Clay Cook, approached Anchal to collaborate on a unique personal project that would highlight Anchal's story through a photography series. Clay's work has been an inspiration to Anchal for years, so when he reached out we felt incredibly grateful to be a part of this special creative collaboration. 

For 10 years, Anchal has run on a shoestring budget as a nonprofit. This meant that our Creative Director, Maggie Clines, quickly picked up some photography skills and has photographed virtually all of Anchal's imagery for the past 10 years. So when we arrived on set with a full crew of stylists, models, and photographers, needless to say, it was a pinch-me moment.

We also sat down with Clay Cook to learn more about what inspired him to work with Anchal...

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Every new collection brings new opportunities for growth. Learn what structures inspired the Prism Collection designs and the challenges our artisans overcame to bring them to fruition. Continue reading