MEET THE ARTISAN
ASHA HANDICRAFTS
Located in: India
Based in India, Asha Handicrafts empowers artisans who are socially and economically underserved. Several of them have previously experienced poverty; they now have access to market assistance and essential programs for development. Ranging in age from 18 to 60 years, artisans work in a safe and healthy environment and many work from home. Within craft centers, a welfare worker monitors and maintains the units, providing support to workers on location. Artisans have access to a sustainable income and can support their families and their savings. Asha Handicrafts is dedicated to the development of artisan groups and to trade, train artisans, and transform the lives of artisans. To create these durable stone handicrafts, artisans practice unique craft traditions — stone carving and inlay. Approximately 14 to 15 pieces are made daily with four artisans collaborating at a time.
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