RangSutra Crafts

Empowers rural artisans through fair trade, creating sustainable livelihoods, and bridging traditional craft with contemporary markets

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About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2006

RangSutra Crafts, based in India, is a handmade crafts organisation with over 2,000 artisans from various regions of the country, such as Rajasthan, U Read morettar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Kashmir, and Manipur. It was established in 2006 with the aim of providing sustainable livelihoods to these skilled artisans by connecting them to markets. The core mission is to create opportunities for inclusive growth by acting as a bridge between artisans and markets, promoting a fair trade process that ensures equal pay, fair wages, a safe working environment, and skills training for the artisans. The journey of RangSutra began with a group of artisans, designers, social workers, and investors coming together in the early 2000s. It harnessed traditional craft skills in hand embroidery, handloom, and pit loom weaving to create contemporary products while staying rooted in its commitment to rural communities. Over the years, RangSutra has faced challenges and celebrated successes, always guided by the inspiration of its artisans. Its vision is to be a globally significant handmade crafts organisation, delivering ethically sourced and environmentally friendly handcrafted products, while its mission is to empower rural Indian artisans, especially women, by providing sustainable livelihoods, skills, and market access. It aims to be a beacon of ethical and responsible craftsmanship in India, creating value for all stakeholders.

Demographies Served

Programs

  • Desi Oon Cluster Development

    District

    In Western Rajasthan's Desi Oon Cluster, RangSutra Crafts, working through its Rangsutra Foundation in partnership with Urmul Setu Sansthan and the Centre for Pastoralism, addresses the challenges faced by pastoral communities. It aims to bolster the entire local wool value chain, from herders to spinners and weavers, preserving traditional ways of life and ensuring the sustainability of this craft.

  • Chhatisgarh Kosa Silk Cluster Development

    In Chhattisgarh's Kosa Silk Cluster, RangSutra Crafts collaborates with the Kosala Livelihood and Social Foundation to empower traditional silk artisans. Its focus is on organising and fortifying these artisans, enabling them to interact with the market more favourably in an ecosystem dominated by intermediaries. Through design assistance and market backing, it enhances the cluster's unique kosa tussar silk and the artisans' skills.

  • Maharashtra Cluster Development

    District

    In Maharashtra's Ambavane cluster, RangSutra Crafts, with backing from Sterlite Tech Foundation, conducts training for local women in embroidery, block printing, and stitching, empowering them to secure sustainable incomes. This initiative aims to create composite units where the women, proficient in multiple crafts, also grasp production and quality procedures, thus enabling them to meet market demands effectively.

  • Manipur Weaving Cluster Development

    State

    In Manipur, RangSutra Crafts, in collaboration with the Control Arms Foundation of India and Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network, works with a dedicated group of women weavers. Its focus is on establishing a sustainable weaving cluster to provide these artisans with a substantial source of livelihood. This initiative empowers skilled weavers who envision their craft as a means to achieve economic stability, creating opportunities for meaningful income generation.

  • Maharashtra Tussar Silk Cluster Development

    In Maharashtra's Bhandara district, which is part of the tussar silk-producing region in central India, RangSutra Crafts, in partnership with the Sterlite Tech Foundation and Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal, is taking action to combat the decline of traditional silk artisans. Due to competition from other fabric types, these artisans are seeking alternative livelihoods. The initiative focuses on cluster development, encouraging young women artisans to embrace the craft and secure sustainable incomes, preserving a valuable tradition.

Leadership Team

  • Kamla Devi

    Artisan

  • Taggu

    Artisan

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    100+

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    1688

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    DL/2021/0301659

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00001688

Location

  • Headquarters

    1st Floor, 317/276, Saidulajab, Off West End Marg (Near Champa Gali), Saket, New Delhi - 110030, India

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Parent Organisation

    RangSutra Foundation

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust