Maker’s of Handicraft & Handmade Products:-

Handicraft material made by the rural women of Rajasthan (India). Women have traditionally skilled in Embroidery and Applique work .Women are not generally involved in agricultural activities due to patriarchal constraints that prevent them from working away from home . The groups in the project comprise of Meghwal and Sodha Rajput castes. While the Meghwals are known for their expertise of Embroidery in Suf, Kharek and Pacca work the Sodha Rajput are better with Applique work. The women are living repositories of rich and flamboyant Embroidery traditions, belonging to Sind now in Pakistan .Having lived there for many generations , They brought their Embroidery tradition with them when they came to India .Traditionally they embroidered only in their leisure tome for family needs. When they migrated to India they stayed in relief camp along the border for periods in those camp, in the absence of any viable livelihood options the women undertook embroidery for sale.

Products:-

The women Embroider mainly on cotton. The product range includes Cushion Covers, Bags, and Purses, Tablemates, Napkins, Cell phone Cases, Indian style ready-made garments and Christmas decorations.