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#NICEStories: Co-Creating a Future for Indian crafts in Tandem with the Artisans – The TICP Mantra
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#NICEStories: Studio Āgāmi – Learnings through Merch
Have you ever wanted merchandise that reflects your spiritual beliefs as much as it does your style? Well that’s what Studio Āgāmi brings to you, with t-shirts, mugs, journals etc. tailored to contemporary designs that showcase the Ancient Indian teachings of Santana Dharma.
Entrepreneur
#NICEStories- Huts and Looms: Intertwining Weaving with Modern Ideals
Has the beauty of sarees ever captivated you? The intricate weaving process to get those beautiful colors and motifs on a blank canvas of cloth is a practiced art. Huts and Looms brings to us these drop dead gorgeous sarees entwined with contemporary ideals. Straight from the weavers, Huts and Looms aims to starts a brand of sustainable handloom fashion that uplifts the weaving community of India.
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#NICEStories: ARTh – Immersing us in the experience of artisanal craft
Over the past decade, the idea of experiencing immersive experiences has gained popularity- especially in the food sector. But have you ever thought of truly experiencing the history, culture and hard work that goes into making jewelry using centuries old artforms? This is what ARTh brings to you – artisanal products from the pages of history
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#NICEStories: Millet Amma- Bringing the Magic of Millets to Indian Households
Have you ever thought that changing the components of your diet could make you feel fresh and rejuvenated? With the increase in processed food and sustenance that is high in carbs, the number of health issues, especially gut-related issues have been on the rise. This is where Millet Amma comes in, bringing to us millets- a daily alternative that is not only much healthier but also keeps you much more energized.
Entrepreneur
#NICEStories: EkiBeki- Contemporizing Indian Art and Crafts
While art auctions and exhibitions build a perception of high value, this is seen more widely abroad. Yet only by a niche audience views Indian arts and crafts with value. India’s rich heritage and culture contributes to a beautiful spectrum of arts and crafts across the country. They are slowly lost due to lack of awareness. This is where EkiBeki steps in, a company that prizes rural craft above all, giving it a contemporary flair to create stunning pieces. They work towards making Indians more aware about the treasure trove of art in India, while also creating livelihoods for artisans.
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#NICEStories: Korakari- Bringing sustainable footwear to households
With the movement towards more sustainable fashion, why look any further than our own culture that has long cherished sustainability? Follow our conversation with Mr. Dileep More to know more about the journey of Korakari, a company that not only gives Kolhapuri chappals a platform but also strives to give artisans better wages and working environment.
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#NICEStories: Dus Dishaa – Creating a Unique Experience Through Walks
There truly exists no better way to thoroughly explore a city, than by foot. Long walks down winding paths, while listening to stories about the places you are visiting and being able to map your own path across the city while visiting historically famous areas and monuments is an experience like no other. This is what Dus Dishaa brings to you, curated special walks across Prayagraj, tailored to your wishes and expectations.
Enterprise
#NICEStories: Vibrant Hues- The Beauty of Hand Embroidered Sarees
Sarees, a cultural imprint of India known worldwide. Six meters of long vivid colors that catch an ethereal beauty transforming a person. Each thread is a piece to a story portrayed by the artisan in their preferred language. VibrantHues, by Rituparna De and her two co-founders, aims to achieve her vision of bringing out the artisanal beauty of sarees to showcase to the world. Along with sarees, they have also recently started product lines in stoles, dupattas, hand-made jewelry, kantha embroidered bed covers and cushion covers, etc.
Business
#NICEStories: Adira Thoughtful and Sustainable Gifting
Corporate gifting rises to a whole new level with Adira Thoughtful Gifting! If you are a company looking to gift your employees more thoughtfully, then Adira is your go-to place. Adira – Thoughtful Gifting was created by Kadambari Misra, nearly 2 years ago. She started Adira with a motive to put more thought and care into corporate gifting. During her job in the corporate world, she noticed constant negligence in the gifts people like her received from the company. She believes gifting should be based on aesthetics, reusability and thoughtfulness. Catch our conversation with Kadambari as she recounts the inception of her brand and highlights the representation of India’s heritage in her cultural enterprise.
