Stories

Inspired by the timeless beauty of Mandala art, this handcrafted coaster set is more than just table décor — it is a celebration of Indian craftsmanship. Carefully carved and finished by skilled artisans associated with Karigar, each intricate pattern symbolizes harmony, creativity, and positive energy. Every coaster reflects hours of patient handwork, preserving traditional artisan skills passed down through generations. By bringing this set into your home, you not only add elegance to your space but also support artisan families and help keep India’s rich handicraft heritage alive for future generations.

Every handcrafted piece begins with the patience and skill of an artisan whose craft has been passed down through generations. From carefully carving intricate patterns by hand to shaping each detail with traditional tools, this art reflects India’s rich cultural heritage and the dedication behind handmade craftsmanship. Through Karigar, these artisans receive not just a platform to sell their creations, but also an opportunity to sustain their livelihoods, support their families, and keep disappearing traditional crafts alive in a world dominated by mass production. Every purchase becomes a meaningful step towards preserving Indian handicrafts and empowering the hands that create them.

Handcrafted by skilled Indian artisans using traditional woodworking techniques, this unique wooden spectacle stand is more than just a holder for your glasses — it is a piece of heritage shaped by hand with care and precision. Every purchase from Karigar directly supports artisan families, helping them sustain their craft, earn fair livelihoods, and preserve generations of handmade traditions. In a world rapidly shifting towards machine-made products, owning a handcrafted piece like this means becoming part of a movement that keeps authentic craftsmanship alive — and once these artisan-made creations are gone, they cannot truly be replicated.

Having no education, finding work was not easy. Through her persistent effort, she managed to find work with a wooden handicraft producer group. Here she learned packaging and painting of wooden handicrafts.

Her work gives her satisfaction and she is proud to be able to help her family financially. Pooja’s focus is on getting better at her craft and dreams of one day becoming an independent woman.

The young mother’s whole world revolves around her work and her children, she dreams of seeing her children educated and living in her own home someday.

Anam’s work instils self-worth along with emotional and financial independence. Asha Handicrafts Association is a part of Anam as she is empowered to determine her own choices to build a meaningful life and believe in a promising future.