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Shakti.ism Exploring and Preserving Traditional Handicrafts of South Asia

Beneficiaries

  • Marginalised or vulnerable groups

    Economic Empowerment: Increased income/ opportunities for artisans, by expanding their market reach, creating more orders and generating sustainable livelihoods Sustainable Engagement: Long-term support for artisans via workshops, travel initiatives

  • Artists & cultural participants

    * Cultural Preservation: Enhanced awareness and appreciation for South Asian crafts * Skill Sharing: Transfer of traditional knowledge to new generations and global audiences

  • Number of beneficiaries - 16

    Minimum 16 women, across groups in India, Bangladesh, Nepal

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project aims to delve into the rich heritage of traditional handicrafts across South Asia, learning from artisan masters and sharing their skills with new audiences. The initiative will focus on creating opportunities to preserve these timeless crafts, provide economic empowerment for artisans, and foster cross-cultural appreciation through workshops and sustainable travel experiences. Full project plan: https://shaktiism.com/blogs/news/project-plan-traditional-handicrafts-of-south-asia

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

16

Minimum 16 women, across groups in India, Bangladesh, Nepal

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£10,000.00

TIMELINE

Mar 2025 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Increased income and opportunities for artisans (more orders, more training opportunities for women)

Enhanced awareness and appreciation for South Asian crafts, knowledge transfer, hands on workshops

Long-term support for artisan communities through workshops and travel initiatives

Project Activities

  • Research/documentation: identify masters, upskill, document techniques learnings for knowledge share

  • Workshop development: design, partner with community centres in London/Amsterdam, train trainers

  • Market expansion: Develop/ promote products through e-commerce and markets, increase artisan incomes

  • Social Impact Travel Programme: Plan immersive itineraries w workshops, artisan visits, launch pilot

  • Measure impact, refine, repeat

Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

India

England: Nationwide

Netherlands

Bangladesh

Nepal

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 5: Gender Equality UN SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth UN SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Track # of artisans supported, income generated, Monitor participant feedback from workshops, travel