Handcrafted Lifestyle Products, Clothing & Accessories from India

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Craft Processes

ShowcaseLifestyle ProductsBaskets—Tableware—Table Mats—Table Runners—Durries—Cushion & Pillow Covers—Quilts & Bolster Covers—Bedcovers—Odds & Ends

Clothing & Accessories

Mufflers, Stoles & Shawls—Tops, Skirts & Belts—Bags

Postcards & Custom Tags

AIACA &The Craftmark Certification Initiative

Craft Partners

Wash & Care Instructions Size Conversion Chart

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Suf EmbroiderySuf embroidery is a form of embroidery based on a triangle motif, called a ‘Suf ’. Suf is counted on the warp and weft of the cloth in a surface satin stitch worked from the back. Motifs are never drawn. Each artisan imagines her design, then counts it out—in reverse! This requires an understanding of geometry and keen eyesight. A Suf artisan displays virtuosity in detailing, filling symmetrical patterns with tiny triangles, and accent stitches.

Jat Embroidery Jat embroidery is unique to the Garasia Jat community, pastoralists who originated outside of Kutch in Gujarat. Garasia women stitch an array of geometric patterns in counted work based on cross stitch studded with minute mirrors to completely fill the yokes of their churi, a long gown. This style, displaying comprehension of the structure of fabric, is unique to Kutch and Sindh.

Mutava Embroidery The Mutavas are a small culturally uniquegroup of Muslim herders who inhabit Banni,the desert grassland of northern Kutch. Theexclusive Mutava style comprises of minuterenditions of different local styles: Paako,Khaarek, Haramji and Jat work. Thoughthe technique has many variations, theMutava style is uniformly fine and geometric.

Paako EmbroideryPaako embroidery is a tight square-chain and double-buttonhole stitch embroidery, often with black, slanted satin-stitch outlining. The motifs of Paako, sketched in mud with needles, are primarily floral and generally arranged in symmetrical patterns.

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Lambani EmbroideryLambani embroidery is an amalgam of pattern darning, mirror work, cross stitch, and overlaid and quilting stitches with borders of ‘Kangura’ patchwork appliqué done on a base fabric. A distinctive design element is its use of local mud-resist handloom fabric, and mirrors, shells and white ornamental trims.

Rabari Embroidery Rabari embroidery is unique to the nomadic Rabari community of Gujarat. Essential to Rabari embroidery is the use of mirrors in a variety of shapes. Rabaris outline patterns in chain stitch, then decorate them with a regular sequence of mirrors and accent stitches, in different colors.

Bodo WeavesUsing the extra warp method, Bodo women of northeast India weave magical ‘aagor’ or designs named after nature. Designers have worked with the weavers to add new and contemporary design elements to their weaves. The results are beautiful, contemporary handcrafted fabrics that retain the essence of traditional Bodo motifs and weaving techniques.

Hand WeavingProducts are woven on a simple 4 by 6 shaft handloom. The yarn is purchased in dyed form according to the color palette selected for production. The skilled weaver creates distinctive fabrics by controlling the order in which the warp threads are lifted, and varying the tension of the yarn as it is being woven.

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Turned Wood ToysLocal craftspeople from Chennapatna in Karnataka make these eco-friendly products with locally available raw materials. The toys are usually made of a soft wood called ‘dudhi’ (milk-wood). The softness and pliability of this particular wood, as well as its light color, make it ideal for turning and lacquering. The artisan shapes and designs the toy by using a lathe. Dry lac is pressed against the item to be lacquered while it is on the lathe. The heat generated by the friction melts the lac onto the toy. Using different colors and yet managing to get a uniform shine on the product requires great skill.

PatchworkPatchwork is a technique of forming a single pattern with different pieces of cloth. Pieces of fabric are applied on top of another base fabric for decorative or functional purposes. Sometimes the background fabric is prepared by joining various shaped fabric swatches (squares, rectangles, various geometric shapes etc) and then on top of this base the appliqué work is done. Festive patchwork textiles created for special occasions are found all across India, with each region using distinct styles, shapes and color palettes to create decorative designs.

Coconut ProductsThese products are made from “old and unyielding” coconut trees. The characteristic feature of the coconut wood is its unique texture of dots and grains which comes from the mineral deposits on the capillary walls of the tree. The craft products are made using the bark and pulp of the tree and are individually handcrafted using a chisel, depending on the design, the size and shape of the article. Every article consists of a dark side and a light side. This is because the dark side is towards the bark and the light side is towards the pulp. The articles made are all eco-friendly, natural and non-toxic, and the wood is also termite proof.

KottansThis type of basket weaving is unique to Chettinad in southern Tamil Nadu. To braid the baskets, palm tree leaves are harvested. Each meter-wide leaf spreads out like a fan and is dried for five to six days before being cut with a knife into evenly thin strips. The strips are hand-dyed in batches and hung out to dry, then woven. Kottans are woven in two ways: entirely by hand, or by using the feet as well. For a finer, more impeccable finish, both hands and feet are used, gripping the base of the basket with the feet and weaving it from the base up.

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Tibetan Wool WeavesThese products are made from organic Tibetan sheep wool. The wool is hand spun, hand woven and naturally dyed. This product promotes and preserves livelihoods of shepherds, spinners, dyers and weavers and therefore supports the continuation of traditional skills in the Kumaun hills. The uniqueness of this wool is in its texture; it becomes softer as you wear it and is long-lasting. This product generates wages in the villages at all stages of its processing.

Banana FiberThe dry bark of the banana plant called ‘shorba’ is used as the raw material for the banana fiber products. ‘Shorba’, is removed from the plant and then segregated into different categories - into white, brown and darker shades of brown. Segregated ‘shorba’ is soaked in water for five minutes to make it soft and easy to work with. It is then sliced to make a rope. The rope is again segregated according to its thickness and dyed in different colors. The artisans choose the requisite quality of rope and begin crafting the product.

Panja Durrie WeavingThe craft gets its name from a metallic claw-like tool called ‘panja’ in the local dialect, used to beat and set the threads in the warp. The weavers keep the design in front of them (either a graph or a sample) while weaving the first few articles of that design. After a while, when they have memorized the pattern, the work becomes faster. They pull a fixed number of warp threads, depending on the design, towards themselves and take the small bundle of weft across the warp threads to fill the gap longitudinally. Once one row of weft is completed, the weavers beat it to settle it tightly into the warp by using the panja. This locks the weft between the two layers of warp, providing more strength and durability to the durrie.

Kantha EmbroideryThis is a distinctive style of embroidery where meticulous running-stitches transform the fabric into extraordinarily beautiful creations. The intricate geometry of the design and the near absence of folk motifs continue to be a notable feature of Muslim Kantha-making traditions of Murshidabad in Bengal.

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§ Baskets

§ Tableware

§ Table Mats & Runners

§ Durries

§ Cushion & Pillow Covers

§ Quilts & Bolster Covers

§ Bedcovers

§ Odds & Ends

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Fruit Baskettk��0 13˝ Diameter

Multipurpose Basket (left)tk��1 With cane handles 17" x 17" x 21"

Bread Basket (right)tk��� With cane handles9" x 4.5" x 4"

Koppal Boxtk��� a (left) 6" Diameter

tk��� b (right) Hand woven in banana & corn fiber6" Diameter

basketsHandwoven in banana fiber

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Handwoven in palm leaf

Sohi Basketko100 Naturally dyed. Set of threeLarge—7" x 6.5" x 4.5" Medium—6" x 5.5" x 4"Small—5" x 5" x 3.75" Green, Yellow, Brown (in picture)

Visri Basketko10�7" x 7" x 7.5"Red, Maroon, Green, Orange, Pink (in picture)

Chettinad Basketko101 Naturally dyed6" x 6" x 6.75" Green, Yellow, Brown (in picture)

Rectangular Kottanko10� Naturally dyed Large—7.75" x 4.5" x 4.25"Medium —6" x 4" x 3.75"Small—5" x 3.5" x 3.5"Shades of Green, Yellow, Brown (in picture)

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Bowl (A)cn�01Small—5" DiameterMedium—6" Diameter

Bowl (B)cn�0�6" Diameter, 1" Height

Ladlescn�0�

Chopstickscn�1� Set of six

Napkin Ringscn�10 Set of four

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Coasterscn�0� Set of six with stand

Coconut Traycn�0� 7.5" x 5", 9.5" x 7", 11.5" x 6", 13.5" x 6.5"Customized size options available

Coconut Square Traycn�0� 12" x 12", 13.5" x 13.5"

Salt & Pepper Shakerscn�0� b

Salt & Pepper Shakerscn�0� a With stand

Round Tea Coasterstk��1 With stand

Square Tea CoastersTK��� With stand

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Kinari sa�10 a Block printed

on cotton 19" x 15"

Kosh kr�1� Rabari embroidery on cotton 50" x 12"Red, Black, Green, Indigo (in picture)

Coba tk��� Hand woven in corn and banana fiber

18" x 13"

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Rasiya (c)aa�0� Hand woven in cotton 72" x 15" Mustard, Red, Blue (in picture),

Shaman (b)aa�0� Hand woven in cotton 72" x 15" Black, Rust (in picture)

Kala (a)kr�1� Jat embroidery on vegetable dyed cotton 52" x 16" Black, Indigo, Green, Red (in picture)

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Diamond aa�00 a, b Mustard, Blue

Table Runners. Hand woven in cotton. 72" x 15"

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All Panja Durries available in these options

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60" x 36" 2.25 kg Blue, Red, Brown

72" x 48" 3.25 kg Blue, Red, Brown

panja durriesHandwoven in cotton

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Jafrims1�� a Blue

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Seat Cushions skk��0 Stuffed and tufted cushions with embroidered bunch on 100% cotton 12" x 12"

Chaar Phool sa�1� Hand embroidered on cotton 16" x 16"

Teen Phool sa�1� Hand embroidered on cotton 16" x 16"

Chokor sa�1� a, b Hand embroidered on cotton. 16" x 16"

Hans sa�0� Hand embroidered on cotton 16" x 16"

All product codes in blue are available in the following colorsCotton Silk

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Spark skk��� a, b Hand embroidered on cotton 12" x 12"

Char Phoonda skk��� a, b Hand embroidered on cotton 24" x 24"

Phoonda skk��� a, b Hand embroidered on cotton 12" x 12"

Gol sa�1� a, b, c Hand embroidered on cotton 16" x 16"

Dori sa�1� Hand embroidered on cotton 16” x 16" Blue, Brown, Mustard

Sumrasar kr��1 Rabari hand embroidery on vegetable dyed cotton

Parkar kr��0 Jat hand embroidery on vegetable dyed cotton

Kutch kr��� Paako hand embroidery on vegetable dyed cotton

Bhuj kr��� Rabari hand embroidery on vegetable dyed cotton

Above 4 cushions are available in 10" x 10", 12" x 12", 14" x 14", 16" x 16", 18" x 18", 24" x 24", 30" x 30" sizes and in Red, Black, Indigo, Green colorss

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Chokor sa�1� Hand embroidered on cotton 16" x 16"

Patti sa�10 Appliqué and hand embroidered on cotton 16" x 16"

Raagi aa�0� Hand woven in pure cotton 16" x 16"

Rasaal aa�0� Hand woven in pure cotton 16" x 16" Maroon, Blue (in picture) Hakh

aa�0� Hand woven in pure cotton 16" x 16", 12" x 12"

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Ratri aa�0� Hand woven in pure cotton 16" x 16"

Pushp dr��� Hand block print and embroidered on cotton 12" x 21" Orange, Black, Blue, Green

Golai sa��� a, b Hand embroidered on silk 16" x 16" Pink, Brown

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Raas aa�00 Hand woven in pure cotton 16" x 16" , 12" x 12" Black, Mustard (in picture)

Rang aa�0� Hand woven in pure cotton 16" x 16", 12" x 12" Blue, Yellow (in picture)

Ramta aa�01 Hand woven in pure cotton 16" x 16" , 12" x 12" Mustard, Blue (in picture)

Goonj sa�1� a, b Hand embroidered on silk 16" x 16"

Silk Chokor sa�1� a, b Hand embroidered on silk 16" x 16"

Dor sa��1 a, b Appliqué and hand embroidered on cotton 16" x 16"

Sitara sa���

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Appliqué and hand embroidered on silk. 16" x 16"

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Suraj skk��� a, b Hand embroidery and mirror work on cotton 12" x 12" Orange, Purple

Lehar sa��0 Hand embroidered on cotton 16" x 16"

Haas sa�0� Hand embroidered on cotton 16" x 16"

Kyari Cushion Cover sa��� 16" x 16"

Lambani skk��1 a, b Hand embroidery and mirror work on cotton 12" x 21" Maroon, Green

Spark skk��� Hand embroidery and mirror work on cotton 12" x 21"

Kanta skk��� Hand embroidered on cotton 12" x 21"

Kanta skk��� Hand embroidered on cotton 12" x 12"

Kyari Bed Cover sa��� Appliqué and hand embroidered on cotton 90" x 60", 108" x 90"

Banana Fiber tk��� Hand woven in banana fiber with fabric lining and a zip 16" x 16"

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Holi Quilt skk��0 Appliqué and hand embroidered on cotton 80" x 60"

Lambani Bolster Cover skk��1 Hand embroidered on cotton 14" x 20"

Holi Bolster Cover skk��0 Hand embroidered on cotton 14" x 20"

Lambani Quilt skk��1 Hand embroidered on cotton 80" x 60"

Sheikh Bolster Cover kr��� Jat hand embroidery on vegetable dyed cotton 36" x 15" Red, Black, Green, Indigo (in picture)

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Patchwork sa��� 90" x 60", 108" x 90" Customized color options available

Sozni Kantha kk��0 Kantha hand embroidery on cotton 90" x 60" Customized color options available

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Gudri Appliqué and hand embroidered on cotton 90" x 60", 108" x 90"

Narangi kk�01 Kantha hand embroidery on cotton. Width 30"

Kishkinda tk000 Appliqué on cotton 90" x 60", 108" x 90"

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Gulabi kk�0� Kantha hand embroidery on cotton. Width 30"

Jharna Yardage kk�00 Kantha hand embroidery on cotton. Width 36" Also available as bedcover

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Fauna Pillow Cover dr��� y Hand block print on Cotton 21" x 12"

Tiger Cushion Cover dr��� Hand block print on cotton fabric 16" x 16" Blue, Pink on front and Green on back side

Small Pillows Hand block print on cotton fabric with embroidered accents 4" x 6" Blue, Pink, Green

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Christmas Ornament Pillows Hand block print on cotton fabric with embroidered accents 12" x 6" Pink, Orange, Blue

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Garbage Bag Dispenser tk��� Hand woven in banana fiber 10" x 4.5"

Coconut Hair Pins cn�11 Set of Three

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Fridge Magnets ns��0 a, b, c, d, e, f Hand lacquered in wood Whale (A), Pig (B), Caterpillar (C & E), Fish (D), Snail (F)

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Coconut Photo Frames cn�1� 7" x 5", 8" x 6", 10" x 8", 12" x 8", 12" x 10"

Hand Massager ns��� Hand lacquered in wood

Tic Tac Toe ns��0 Hand lacquered in wood board 7" x 7", playmates 1" in height

Multicolor Snake tk��� Handmade in cotton fabric Length 20"

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Pencil Case/ Spectacle Case/ Mobile Phone Cover kr111 a, b, c Red, Black, Indigo, Green

Appliqué Diaries sa�01 a, b, c Appliqué on cotton 6" x 4"

Rabari Diary kr�0� Hand embroidered on cotton 5.5" x 3" Red, Black, Indigo, Green, Yellow (in picture)

Suf Diarykr�0� in Hand embroidered on cotton

8" x 6" Red, Yellow, Green, Indigo (in picture)

Coconut Candle Stand cn�0� 2.5", 5.5", 6.5" cn�0� 2.5", 5.5", 6.5"

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§ Mufflers, Stoles & Shawls

§ Tops, Skirts & Belts

§ Bags

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All handwoven products from Kumaun, on this spread, are available as mufflers, shawls and stoles.Handwoven in pure merino wool.Customized color combinations available.

Shawls 86.5" x 40" • Mufflers 72.8" x 11.8" • Stoles 80" x 23.5"

Handwoven from the hills of Kumaun

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Tila Stolesa�11 Hand embroidered on silk76" x 22"

Tumri Stolesa�1� Hand embroidered on silk76" x 22"Customized color options available

Suf Stolekr��0 Hand embroidered on silk22" x 98"Red, Indigo, Purple, Off-white (in picture)

Choker Stolesa�1� Hand embroidered on silk76" x 22"Customized color options available

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Tikon Stolesa�10 Hand embroidered on silk76" x 22"

Pahari Stolesa�1� Hand embroidered on silk83" x 22"

Rabari Shawlkr��� Rabari hand embroidery on merino wool80" x 40"Red, Black, Indigo, Green (in picture)

Rabari Stolekr��� Rabari hand embroidery on merino wool80" x 22" Red, Black, Green, Indigo (in picture)

Lal Shawlkr��1 Rabari hand embroidery on merino wool80" x 40"Black, Indigo, Green, Red (in picture)

Neelakr��� 78" x 41"

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Suf Shawlkr��� Suf hand embroidery on Kashmiri wool80" x 24"Red, Blue, Yellow, Green (in picture)

Sheeth Mufflerkr��� Rabari hand embroidery on merino wool75" x 15"Red, Indigo, Green, Black (in picture)

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Avi Stoleav�00 80" x 27"Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, Red (in picture)

Vani Stoleav�0� 80" x 27"Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, Red (in picture)

Devi Muffler (left)av�01 a 70" x 13"Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Yellow (in picture)

Tripua Muffler (middle)av�01 b 70" x 13"Red, Green, Yellow, Brown, Blue (in picture)

Him Muffler (right)av�01 c 70" x 13"Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown,Mauve (in picture)

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Phoonda Beltsk1�� a Hand embroidered on cotton28" x 4"

Dia Skirtsa�10 Applique and hand embroidered on cottonWaist size 28", 30", 32", 34"Magenta, Mustard, Purple, Red, Orange, White, Light Green, Black, Maroon (in picture)

Jat Beltkr��0 Hand embroidered on cottonWaist size 28", 30", 32"Red, Indigo, Green, Black (in picture)

Gulab Beltsk1�� b 28" x 4"

Kali Skirtsa�10 b Applique and hand embroidered on cottonWaist size 28", 30", 32", 34"Magenta, Mustard, Maroon, Purple, Red, Orange, White, Light Green, Black (in picture)

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Mia Top sa�1�

Seva Top sa�1� Patchwork on silk

Bhindi Topsa�1� Patchwork on silk

Round Neck Topaa�0� Hand woven in 100% pure cotton

For all tops on this pageShoulder size 38", 40", 42"Length 22", 24", 26", 28"

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Gher Skirtaa�0� Hand woven in cotton

Phooljhari Wrap Skirtaa�0� Hand woven in cotton

Wrap Skirtaa�0� Hand woven in cotton

Dabal Neckaa�0� Handwoven in cottonShoulder size 38", 40", 42"

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Yok Neckaa�0� Handwoven in cotton

V Neckaa�01 Handwoven in cotton

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For all tops on this pageShoulder size 38", 40", 42"Length 22", 24", 26", 28"

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Mor kr11� Jat hand embroidery on cotton with button closure 9" x 8.5" Red, Black, Green, Blue (in picture)

Ku kr11� Suf hand embroidery on cotton 8.5" x 7" Black, Indigo, Green, Red (in picture)

Ghungroo skk1�0 Hand embroidered on cotton 14" x 15"

Sheesha (left) kr11� Rabari hand embroidery on vegetable dyed cotton with zip closure 11" x 14" Black, Red (in picture)

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Bindu kr11� Rabari hand embroidery on vegetable dyed cotton 14" x 12" Red, Black, Green, Blue (in picture)

Kesar (below) kr11� Jat hand embroidery on vegetable dyed cotton with button closure 9.5" x 8" Red, Indigo, Green, Black (in picture)

Batua Hand Bag sa110 Hand embroidered on silk

Delhi (right) skk1�� Hand embroidered on cotton with metal handles 9" x 9"

Cham Cham kr11� Jat hand embroidery on cotton with beaded accents and button closure 13.5" x 12" Red, Black, Indigo, Green, Blue (in picture)

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Latkan skk1�1 Hand embroidered on cotton 9" x 11"

Sling tk��� Hand woven in cotton fabric 10" x 5"

Kumud kr11� Mutuva hand embroidery on silk 9" x 7" Red, Indigo, Green, Yellow, Black (in picture)

Cane Handle Bag skk1�� Lambani embroidery on cotton with button closure 12" x 14"

Totta kr11� Jat hand embroidery on cotton with zip closure 13" x 12.5" Black, Indigo, Green, Red (in picture)

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Chamki tk��� 13" x 11"

Jali Evening Bag tk��� Hand woven and crochet in banana fiber with cane handles 7.5" x 3.5"

Rainbow tk��� 9.5" x 9"

Bali tk��� Hand woven and crochet in banana fiber with cane handles 10" x 8"

All banana fiber products are available in these shades

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Rabi tk��1 8" x 8"

Jiya tk��� Hand woven in banana fiber with cane handles 9.5" x 10"

Seed tk��� 10.5" x 10.5"

Samara tk��� 12" x 10"

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Jhola tk��� 15" x 19"

Neem tk��� 14.5" x 8"

Dali tk��0 Hand woven and crochet in banana fiber with fabric braided handles 12" x 12"

Hathi tk��� 13" x 9"

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Shama Sling tk��0 Hand woven in banana fiber with fabric sling 6" x 8"

Sippi tk��� 8" x 8"

Gaia tk��� 8" x 7.5"

Jali tk��� Hand woven and crochet in banana fiber with cane handles 13" x 14"

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Pouch ko�� Naturally dyed with cotton top braided handles 4.5" x 2.75" x 2.5" Green, Pink, Maroon, Brown, Orange (in picture) and Yellow (in picture)

Surukku ko10� Naturally dyed with silk top 5" x 6.5" Yellow, Orange, Pink, Maroon Brown (in picture) and Green (in picture)

Surukku ko10� Naturally dyed with silk top 5" x 6.5" Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Maroon, Brown (in picture)

Kottans Purse ko10� Naturally dyed 8.5" x 6" Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Maroon, Brown (in picture)

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Forest Tote dr1�� or Hand block print on cotton with embroidery accents 16" x 16" with gusset Green with turquoise lining, Orange with peach lining (in picture)

Tiger Tote dr1�� pi Hand block print on cotton 16" x 14"

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Hand block print on cotton fabric Blue, Black, Brown, Orange (in picture) Tiger Cosmetic Bag (A) dr1�� or 8" x 6"

Tiger Drawstring Bag (B) dr1�� or 4" x 4"

Tiger Coin Pouch (C) dr1�� Embroidery accents and beaded closures 4.5" x 4.5"

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Fauna Tote Bag Hand block print on cotton with embroidery accents 16" x 16" with gusset dr1�� pi Pink with orange lining (a)dr1�� or Orange with pink lining (b)dr1�� gr Green with turquoise lining (c) and also available in turquoise with green lining. (a)

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Pushp Bags Hand block print on cotton fabric, embroidery accents and beaded closures Blue, Black, Orange, Brown

Pushp Utility Bag (A) 12" x 6"

Pushp Cosmetic Bag (B) 8" x 6"

Pushp Coin Pouch (C) 4.5" x 4.5"

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Pushp Drawstring Bags Hand block print on cotton fabric, embroidery accents and beaded closures 4" x 4" Also available in brown

Pushp Tote Hand block print on cotton with embroidery accents 16" x 14" dr1�1 or Pink with orange lining

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Set of 6 Postcardspc100 Each postcard highlights a distinctive craft process

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AIACA is a membership-based apex body for the handloom and handicraft sectors in India. It seeks to engage in policy advocacy activities aimed at increasing the market for handloom and handicraft products and improving the standard of living of craft workers. In addition to policy research and advocacy, AIACA also implements a range of initiatives to enhance access of crafts producers to mainstream markets. These initiatives include the Community Owned Companies Project – a unique initiative piloting producer owned companies in rural areas; and a tie-up with Aid to Artisans to provide capacity building services to producer groups to help them connect to commercial markets.

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The Craftmark is an initiative by the Indian non-profit organization—AIACA. Its seeks to help Indian crafts producers become more competitive in markets by distinguishing such handicrafts from machine-made products, increasing consumer awareness of distinct craft traditions, and developing an instantly recognizable pan-Indian brand.

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The 2007–08 Craftmark Catalogue brings together products from a wide range of craft producer organizations across India. The products have been selected through a stringent evaluation process that looks at the quality of the products, the supplier’s capacity to meet commercial orders, and the uniqueness of craft production techniques used. By purchasing a Craftmark certified product, you are ensured of a high quality handmade product that provides employment to craftspeople across India.

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Aagor Aagor is an independent organization of weavers supported by The ANT, a non-profit organization based in Bongaigaon, Assam. Over 80% of weavers Aagor works with belong to the poorest section of the Bodo tribe. Bodos are acknowledged as one of the finest weavers of the region. Using the ‘extra warp’ method, they weave beautiful motifs based on nature to create a wide range of contemporary products. www.theant.org

Avani Avani is a non-profit organization working in the Kumaon region of Uttaranchal. Traditionally, communities in the area are skilled in spinning and weaving natural fibers like wool, pashmina and hemp. Very low returns for their work had led to a decline of this craft tradition in the region. Inputs from Avani in product development, quality control, provision of raw materials and marketing support has led to a revival of the craft tradition and greater employment to weavers in the area. The catalogue features Avani’s exclusive range of Tibetan sheep wool products. www.avani-kumaon.org

Katna’s Kantha Katna’s Kantha is a project working in village Katna in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district. The emphasis is on harnessing women’s craft skills to generate economic and social empowerment. The label ‘Katna’s Kanthas’ represents the collective effort of 500 women in the village. Their product range includes hand embroidered fabric, coverlets, throws and bedcovers.www.streetsurvivorsindia.org

Kalaraksha Kalaraksha is a non- profit organization in Kutch, Gujarat, which is dedicated to the development of artisans and traditional arts. The organization aims to preserve traditional arts of the Kutch region by making them culturally and economically viable. Kalaraksha produces some of the most exquisitely hand embroidered and patch-worked products made in Kutch. Using only natural fibers and primarily natural dyes, Kalaraksha makes a wide range of garments, accessories and home furnishings. www.kala-raksha.org

N.S. Toys N.S. toys is a self help group formed in 2000 by ten women artisans based in Channapatna district in Karnataka. Now the organisation supports 120 artisans in the nearby villages. The wooden lacquerware toys from Channapatna are special- for the safety value of the material used, for their relative inexpensiveness, the breathtaking ornamentation & color.

Chaya Nisarga Chaya Nisarga was set up in 2001 in Banglore, Karnataka. In a short time, it has managed to establish itself in the market due to its unique product range made of coconut wood. Their product range varies from bowls, candle holders, table top products, spoons, ladles, salt and pepper shakers. They also customize products as per customer orders.

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Kumaun Grameen Udyog Kumaun Grameen Udyog is associated with CHIRAG (Central Himalayan Rural Action Group), a non-profit group that works with rural communities in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand. CHIRAG set up KGU as an independent company in 1996 to promote crafts production and marketing in the region. KGU ploughs back all it profits for rural development in the area. www.chirag.org

Sadhna Sadhna is an non-profit organization located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It currently works with 380 women artisans. Sadhna organizes the production and marketing of handcrafted products from the region. Artisans earn a fair share of the sales proceeds of their products and also share the overall annual profits.. The product range consists of garments such as kurtas, tops, stoles, sarees, dupattas, skirts etc www.sadhna.org

The Kishkinda Trust Set up in 1997, the Kishkinda Trust (TKT) is located in Anegundi in Karnataka. TKT runs several programs which seek to empower local communities economically. One program promotes the production of banana-plant based handicrafts with women artisans of Anegundi, thus providing them with a means of livelihood. Regular training workshops are conducted in design and technical development, assisting the women to upgrade their skills and build their capacity. Their product range includes a wide selection of bags, table mats and quilts.www.thekiskkindatrust.org

Mahila Bunkar Sahkari Samiti

Mahila Bunkar Sahkari Samiti is a weavers’ cooperative located in the industrial belt of Greater Noida, in Uttar Pradesh. In response to increasing economic and social problems affecting the traditional agrarian and handloom economy in the area, the Indian Institute of Natural Resource Management (IINREM), a non-profit, took the initiative of reviving the weaver communities of 5 villages in the area. MBSS has been engaged in handloom production, skill enhancement, and developing new approaches to marketing to provide a livelihood to the weavers. Their products include a wide range of cotton and wool rugs, cushion covers and throws.

Sandur The crafts people associated with Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra all belong to Sandur region of Karnataka. Sandur’s best-known line is Lambani embroidery, which is done by Lambani women from the region. The women continue to wear their striking traditional costumes. These are adorned with distinctive bold embroidery that makes use of mirrors and also other embellishments such as shells and buttons. Sandur combines contemporary design with the skills of the Lambani women to put together products that suit urban tastes. In addition to being paid for the production of each craft product, women artisans that work with Sandur also receive an annual bonus and other benefits such as health and life insurance.www.sandurkushalakala.com

M.Rm.Rm. Cultural Foundation

M.Rm.Rm. Cultural Foundation supports research and documentation of languishing crafts, textiles and architecture of the Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu. Kottans, the Chettinad baskets, is an initiative supported by the foundation to revive the traditional craft of making palm leaf baskets and to provide supplementary income to women in the area. The colors and designs of the Kottans are constantly changed to suit the contemporary buyer and yet maintain traditional skill and design elements.

Dastkar Ranthambore Dastkar Ranthambore works with women artisans in the villages around Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in the Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan. The organization helps these women to make a wide range of craft products using patch work, embroidery and sewing. Their brand logo is a distinctive tiger motif and most of their products use the motifs of trees, bird and animals to stress the local communities’ concern towards the Tiger and the forest.

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wash & careinstructions

size conversion chart

Product Category Size in Inches :: L x W Size in Centimeters :: L x W

Cushion Covers 12 x 1216 x 1618 x 1820 x 2030 x 3036 x 36

30 x 3041 x 4146 x 4651 x 5176 x 7691 x 91

Bags 4 x 4 12 x 6 13 x 11 16 x 14

10 x 10 30 x 15 33 x 28 41 x 36

Bed Covers (Single) 90 x 60 229 x 152

Bed Covers (Double) 90 x 108 229 x 274

Mufflers 72.8 x 11.8 76 x 22

185 x 30 193 x 56

Shawls 80 x 24 87 x 40

203 x 61 221 x 102

Stoles 76 x 27 80 x 27

193 x 69 203 x 69 s

Pillow Covers 6 x 4 10 x 7 12 x 21

15 x 10 25 x 18 30 x 53

Trays 7.5 x 5 11.5 x 6 12 x 12

19 x 13 29 x 15 30 x 30

Bolster Covers 14 x 20 36 x 51

Quilts 80 x 60 203 x 152

Diaries 6 x 4 8 x 6

15 x 10 20 x 15

Durries 72 x 48 60 x 36

183 x 122 152 x 91

Coconut Bowls 5 (Diameter)6 (Diameter)

12.7 (Diameter)15.2 (Diameter)

Table Runners 52 x 16 72 x 15

132 x 41 183 x 38

silk Dry clean only

woolHand wash or machine wash with mild detergent

cottonWash in cold water with mild detergent

banana fiberHandwash in mild detergent, dry flat in shape

naturally (vegetable) dyed clothDry clean on first wash. For subsequent washes, wash in cold water with mild detergent

tibetan woolDry clean only

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craftmark 07–08

This catalogue brings together products from a range of crafts producer groups that have been selected after a stringent evaluation process.A brief profile of these craft groups and the different craft traditions they represent are included in the catalogue.

By purchasing a Craftmark certified product, you are ensured of a high-quality handmade product that provides employment to rural craftspeople in India.

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