Stories in Women
Bimla Devi
Competing with over 5,000 applicants from 56 countries and 40+ award categories, Bimla Devi has transcended the boundaries...
Dafali Devi
Just like Mary Kom, Dafali Devi too didn’t get the best of education or resources to start a career...
Meera Devi
Meera Devi and Shashi might be living in two distinct worlds yet their journey reflects how they outgrew their
insecurities to fight for their dreams and carve out a path in spite of all the odds...
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Love is Unconditional
There’s nothing quite as special as the unique and unbreakable relationship between a…
A testament to faith and fearlessness
From an artisan to a qualified entrepreneur in five years, Shanti Devi is a testament of faith and fearlessness…
Don’t Let Challenges Stop You Success Story of Manju
Making connections and healing weavers by building a bridge between local and global…
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Fables from the field
Our time at the grassroots gives us a personal view of the kind of impact we’ve been trying to create. For every artisan we work with, 4 others in the community are impacted. Jaipur Rugs Foundation is a network of 40,000 + artisans, which also makes it a repository of 40,000+ stories.
Dreams don’t age
For the past 20 years, Bhanwri has been spinning yarn.“I believe women should earn, only then can they be independent “.- Bhanwri Devi…
Finding redemption one knot at a time
The world has been witness to an uncountable number of stories where art has been the healer…
A tale of self-empowerment
From an artisan to a qualified entrepreneur in five years , Shanti Devi is a testament of faith and fearlessness. Shanti’s determination to excel in weaving, and her will to fight exploitation & demand fairness is what makes her unique…
Curious case of Arti Devi
From an artisan to a qualified entrepreneur in five years , Shanti Devi is a testament of faith and fearlessness. Shanti’s determination to excel in weaving, and her will to fight exploitation & demand fairness is what makes her unique…
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Mausam
Mausam means weather, and her name defines her life accurately…
A living journal of progress
Ankita will be the first female lawyer when she succeeds,currently, a
Blessing beyond belief
Without a strong foundation and support, even the highest buildings …
A single mom, in rural India
Kamli’s story exemplifies a Bollywood movie we’d all love to watch. 20 years ago…
Back home after two decades
In Marwari (local language in Rajasthan) there is a saying, “Half the salary earned staying closer to home…
The road less taken
Prem Sukh Saran started his career as a wool contractor in Bikaner…
A step forward every generation
Sahaswan is a small town not far away from Badaun district Uttar Pradesh…
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Photo Journals
Chhelu
Silhouetted against the red-hot evening Sun at Kakkoo, a village in Bikaner's Nokha...
Bhanwri Devi
The story of rural India is left half untold. From the thorns in the wool to the quality...
Pushpa
For women in rural India, work is a luxury.They are often confined to their homes...
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Padma and Pinky
When women in rural villages are not given a choice to study…
Keshu
Oh yes, dreams don’t age so does the grit of women…
Kaushalya
As a young girl, Kaushalya was very active. She used to play hockey…
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Send a postcard to our artisans
It’s interesting to note that small gestures make a huge impact. Be it a handmade card or a heartfelt letter. Love is spread when one takes time to connect. To spread this love, we have taken an initiative to connect our artisans to you. Send a postcard to our artisans and say hello.