Crafte Makers
Meet the amazing makers of Crafte and learn about their visionary crafts and techniques — some passed down through generations. You’ll also find a younger entrepreneurial tribe, eager to experiment with and reinterpret heritage crafts into lifestyle products that are at once beautiful and functional, but also pressingly pertinent to the rapidly evolving environmental landscape of ours and future generations.
Arras
Unmana Rynjah rediscovered the beauty of her native land Assam (in India's northeast region) while exploring the rich handicrafts of the area. Arras emerged as a platform for her personally - being a tribal woman entrepreneur - as well as creating greener livelihoods for the skilled but underserved local communities Read More
Boond Fragrances
Boond was founded by siblings Krati and Varun during the lockdowns in 2021 when they saw the struggles of the artisans and perfumeries that support most of their hometown Kannauj, in India, and were worried that the pandemic could be the final blow to this centuries-old indigenous art Read More
Ecoshi
Having worked in the fashion industry where she observed first-hand the waste that was generated with alarming consequences for the environment, Ayushi Gupta was determined to find an alternative - one that was gentle on nature yet vibrant in its expression Read More
Ekatra
Minakshi & Aishwarya Jhawar, a mother-daughter duo from Rajasthan, India, were looking for mediums to express themselves. They were also passionate about working with local women from underprivileged communities who have often been underrepresented. Another impetus was minimally impacting the environment Read More
Ikka Dukka
Ikka Dukka is a boutique online retail store with what the co-founders, Irishman Enda Noone and Indian Nilisha Kohli, believe to be an eclectic and unique range of products. They work with artisans and designers to create beautifully crafted Read More
Kainaat
Aman Arora founded Kainaat to create accessible luxury home products inspired by nature and heritage. Through Kainaat's designs, he wanted to bring alive the stories of ancient cultures, travels, and forgotten lands. Sustainability is at the core of their products - all handmade, in the original geography of the craft, and often Read More
Muun Home
Brothers Dhruv and Jayant Talwar's family has spent over 15 years working with artisans around India to develop products for international home decor brands. So it was a natural progression for them to create their own brand Muun Home where they collaborate with traditional artisans across India in keeping age-old techniques alive Read More
Né Nepal
Ishu Dhakras and Tulja Kedia returned to Nepal with a passion for preserving its cultural and artistic heritage. They were moved by the challenges facing artisans and felt called to act, creating Né Nepal - a conscious design brand that uplifts communities and champions Nepal’s traditional crafts Read More