social enterprise partners - India
ARCHISHA
About Archisha
Archisha is an Indian social enterprise based in New Delhi that strives to use craft as a means to empower marginalised women from India, as well as refugees. Archisha artisans specializes in the production of jewellry and fashion accessories. By offering training and linking their products to markets, Archisha creates income-earning opportunities for the women they work with. Archisha is a member of Fair Trade Forum India.
Refugee Artisan Group
Afghan refugees, living in Malviya Nagar in South Delhi, work with Archisha. These artisans specialize in intricate crochet of Zari threads, which are traditionally made of very fine filaments of silver or gold. Currently, the artisan group consists of 20 women. Artisan work offers one of the few income-earning opportunities available to them within the cultural constraints of their families, providing both financial independence and a space to express their skills.
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Partners
since:
2020
Artisan
origin:
Afghanistan
Production
Locations:
New Delhi, India
Features
Artisan Voices
Artisan Voices
Heritage skills
Crochet using fine zari threads
Features
"I am glad to be able to support my family through my skill-set. Besides, working together with other women in a group makes me feel less alone."
Khaleda, Afghan refugee artisan
