AASTHA
Craft Ecosystem
Projects under a rural business venture enabling artisans through social entrepreneurship, digital literacy & business trainings
Role: Communications Manager
Timeline: 2021 - 2022
At: Kaarigar Clinic


Kaarigar Clinic, craft ecosystem enabler, equips artisans with tools, knowledge, and finances to become entrepreneurs through business training, digital and design upskilling, marketing, financial support, social security and connects the artists with a network of collaborators across the country.
Website designed for the organisation
KAARIGAR KI KAHANI
Curator, Writer and Designer

Co-created logo and branding with Sajnu-embroidery artisan from Kutch


Training artisans to work as community journalists
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Autobiographical Essays-
Physical Publication

Communications and Storytelling Workshop
as a part of Entrepreneurship Training with Creative Dignity


RAVIVARI
A Sunday Bazaar Initiative
Ravivari, an online platform will be a one-of-a-kind portal to catch your hands on ’items of care’ narrating stories of craft communities and the makers from across the country every sunday. It opens every Sunday and closes at midnight It opens every Sunday and closes at midnight. Yes, only a 24 hour market!! Making purchases exclusive and limited. With auctions of products at nominal prices, the market makes itself open for all.
As a Writer and Logo designer,
Written and Branding for the project

Social Media Campaign Launch
KAARIGAR KI DUKAN
Artisan Entrepreneurship
Kaarigar Ki Dukaan is an online marketplace that sells a unique combination of artisanal products created by multiple craftspeople from across the country. Buyers get to experience a transparent and reliable shopping process selling exclusive handcrafted products. This marketplace strengthens the voice of the craftspeople by connecting all the stakeholders in today's hyper-global digital world.
As a Writer, Visualiser
Social Media Campaign Launch












हमारे कारीगर: PRIDE OF INDIA
A Digital Campaign
In honor of India's 75th anniversary of independence, Kaarigar Clinic launched a digital campaign called Humare Kaarigar: Pride of India. The initiative curated stories, histories, and innovations from across the country's craft traditions. It was started to bring visibility to craft practises and practitioners who have been preserving our heritage. The stories of 22 Artisans were published as part of this campaign, revealing the presence of individuality within the collective practise of crafts.

How were the stories captured?
Telephonic Interview
How were the stories disseminated?
Social Media; Instagram, LinkedIn & Website
Collaborated with
Eki Beki Association, Antarang
LOGO DESIGN
For various interventions of the organisations, Developed logos and communciations material.
Kaarigar Seed Fund
Funding Program to support new artisan entrepreneurs

Kaarigar Mitr
Fellowship for young graduates and professionals keen to work in the development space
