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#NICEStories: Indigharana – Throwing the spotlight on Indian art
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#NICEStories: Ek Katha Clothing – Redefining Sustainable Luxury Clothing for Women
It is not often that one finds clothes that scream bohemian and chic but have their roots grounded in Indian handlooms. Ek Katha was born out of an intent to create exquisite, sustainable and luxury clothing for women. With its slow paced and traditional approach to products, Ek Katha tells a well-woven story of handlooms of India whilst catering to the likes and comfort of women who appreciate these designs.
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#NICEStories: Zaina by CtoK – Handmade with Love, From Kashmir
Magnificently picturesque, Kashmir is nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayas and the Pir Panjal mountain range. With its pristine natural beauty and simplicity, Kashmir has nurtured a unique culture. From Srinagar to Sonamarg, and Gulmarg to Pahalgam, Kashmir’s intriguing landscape is lined with chinar trees, wooden bridges, lush apple and walnut orchards, bustling bazaars, sufi shrines, and gardens. But what makes Kashmir heavenly are its unbelievably warm people, generous and welcoming. Kashmir’s treasure lies in its rich culture, traditions, and crafts that are reflective of its people and culture.
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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.
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#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: The Indian Motif – Promoting Handwoven Elegance
Handloom weaving is an age-old craft but is slowly losing itself in the pages of history. With stiff competition from power looms and the fast-fashion industry, the challenges of the weavers’ community are humungous. The vision of The Indian Motif is to make the lives of weavers financially viable and to encourage appreciation for handloom clothing among all.
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#NICEStories: KandeeFactory – Redefining Candies the Local and Sustainable Way
The constant craving for candy in India now has a sustainable, healthy and appealing solution – KandeeFactory. Founded to tackle the endless demand for assorted candies that were mostly available outside of the country, KandeeFactory provides a sustainable and fully vegan assortment of candies that are produced using natural and cruelty-free ingredients. Charting out a “local yet global” pathway for their business, they plan to change the way candies are perceived and consumed all over the world.
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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
Tourism
#NICEStories: OneShoe Travels – Travel More. Travel Better. Travel Right.
Travel turns responsible when one respects a destination’s environment, community and culture. The OneShoe Travel Trust was founded to understand and appreciate our planet and its diverse people. It’s no more about just traveling. It’s about traveling right.
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#NICEStories: Rustic Art – Sustainable alternatives for personal and beauty care
Finding the right beauty and skincare products that are natural and genuine is definitely a hassle. Rustic Art was born keeping this issue in mind. With its cruelty free, vegan and affordable natively sourced, natural products, Rustic Art aims to reduce water wastage and the overall carbon footprint that regular cosmetics otherwise fail to take note of. With a woman dominated workforce, their products are made with nurture and care – with each product being a natural and cultural depiction of art on its own.
