Artists n Dignity (AND)

Swikriti Women Artisan Group in Howrah is a group helping women in distress. Girls and women in distress come here to learn crafts like embroidery, knitting, stitching. Praneeta di gets orders for them to earn a suitable livelihood. A haven away from the daily toils of home. They try to get orders, execute them and earn some money to supplement home expenses. A must to support them.

Radhe S a weaver in Bishnupur, is an award winning weaver with 4 looms. Exemplary skill, he makes these beautiful heirlooms. The COVID menace has destroyed his market. A regular supplier to Tantuja no longer supplies them as they have been hit by the pandemic. He has however kept the looms running and is still supporting his weavers. He has borrowed money from his daughter and he wishes to repay her. Lets reach out, buy his exquisite weaves and help him live his dream.

Supriyo Sahoo an eclectic graduate from the Govt Art College has many achievements to his credit. His medium is acrylic and having participated in Art Exhibitions he moved on to textiles and has extensive experience as Consultant to many brands. He started his brand Rimil and has showcased his work in fairs in Berlin and Paris                                                                                        His expertise is manifold - Meghalaya Handlooms with a special focus on Eri / non-violent silk, Indian Miniature paintings of the Kangra school, Chamba Rumaal embroidery, Mud resist batik / marble dye among others. Not one to rest on his laurels he continues experimenting...

Amina Bibi learnt the art of kantha making from her mother, aunts and grandmother at home. A hobby became a skill well used when she was married to a good but handicapped man unable to support his family. She started making Kantha items and selling at fairs. She was good and has managed to not only support her family but also educate her sons. She now mobilizes 40 women in her neighbourhood. The COVID menace and falling markets have left her and 40 others with almost no income. Lets buy her products and support them.