kala-raksha

KALA RAKSHA is a registered Society and Trust, a not for profit Non Government Organization located in the village Sumrasar Sheikh, 25 km from Bhuj, in the desert region of Kutch in India. As it's name implies the Trust's mission is to preserve and protect traditional arts, primarily through assisting artisan cooperatives.
Uniquely committed to documentation of existing traditions, the Trust maintains a collection of heirloom textiles housed locally as an international quality Resource Center and Museum. Documentation is dovetailed with income-generation. KALA RAKSHA's artisans work with designers and Trustees to create contemporary pieces inspired by the Museum.

A grassroots organization, KALA RAKSHA encourages local participation in each phase of its work. Production begins with the highly developed craft traditions and is maintained at a village scale. Believing that true development grows from self determination, the Trust exposes artisans to the entire process of design, production and marketing and encourages them to participate at all stages. Artisan-driven, KALA RAKSHA has artisans set their wages. Thirty percent of the price of KALA RAKSHA Products goes directly to these village women.

KALA RAKSHA produces some of the most exquisitely hand embroidered and patch worked products made in Kutch. Using only natural fibers and wherever possible natural dyes, the Trust makes a wide range of garments, accessories and home furnishings. KALA RAKSHA began with income generation, which is the primary concern of the village artisans. But the Trust views income generation as a means to comprehensive development and now also works in preventive health care and basic education. KALA RAKSHA has encouraged women in each community in which it works to begin self-help saving groups.


Hand embroidered cushion covers and hanger

Company Type :	Exporter
Contact :	sunil sangatani
Address :	sumrasar village bhuj taluka bhuj-kutch, Gujarat, 370001 India
Telephone :	[91] (9898) 467975
Web Site :	www.kala-raksha.org
Commenced Business :	1991
At This Address Since :	1993
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kala-raksha

Hand embroidered cushion covers and hanger

Home Textiles