For the first time, Anchal’s artisans are flourishing into designers, translating their visual perspective into innovative designs. The Seema Curve Throw Quilt originated through the lens of artisan Seema and her view of an ordinary rooftop in India. The results culminated in a bold modernist composition with layers of 100% organic cotton and activated by a radiating stitch pattern.

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Inviting us to their homes is an honor for the artisans. We love to share this intimate peek into the personal lives of the women that work so hard for our organization. Continue reading

Design is at the core of everything we do. We believe design has the power to change lives, which is especially showcased through our Design Workshops. Learn how our 2-day workshops foster creativity and personal growth for Anchal artisans. 

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 Impact reporting is so vital to our program because it allows us to see how our efforts are changing the lives of the women we work with, and their families. Learn how our artisans are making their own social impact through the two very different stories of Shama and Shamina.  

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“I really love seeing the catalog, your office, and video! You share stories, but this helps me understand where our pieces go and where you work. It made me feel really proud.”

 

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Share in our excitement of International Women's Day as we celebrate with our artisans this year, in India!

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We are less than 10 days away from embarking on our annual trip to India. This year will mark our 9th anniversary in Ajmer! Read more about what we are hoping to accomplish and how you can help!

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A vital part of our holistic programming is to offer health camps for our artisans on a bi-annual basis.  Our last camp was hosted this past december. Continue reading

We are excited by the idea of a brand new year, waiting on the horizon, full of possibility. As 2017 has come to a close, we want to take a moment to look back and  and celebrate all we have accomplished this year, reset the bar high for an impactful 2018. Continue reading

Our Designing Colorful Change program is underway in India as several artisans take a trip to learn about natural dyeing and block printing. Continue reading