KalapuriCraft

upgrading the artisan's skills and life. The journey of Kalapuri began in late 2014 with Aaparna in the driving seat, after her successful startup of women's cottage and WomensTrendz.com specializing in women's ethnic clothing products and women empowerment. The entire team of Kalapuri is dedicated to this cause with Reviving Indian Handicrafts and artisans as its main motto. Kalapuri.com closely trains and employs artisans. In an industry where more than 90% of the artisans are women, many of Kalapuri's products have been handcrafted by women artisans. Proceeds from the sale of Kalapuri.com products go into designing and producing more innovative products while striving to keep the craftswomen employed. We at Kalapuri, attempt to reorient the craft to the modern context by ensuring that each design has a utilitarian and aesthetic value. The result is a series of products in the lifestyle space that has showcased the adaptability of this traditional heritage. As a brand, Kalapuri Handicrafts constitutes traditional apparel like nauwari saree, dhoti uparna, pheta, Gandhi topi, baniya topi; Footwear like Kolhapuri chappals, kapashi chappals, kurundwadi chappals; fashion jewelry kolhapuri jewelry, kolhapuri saaj, Kolhapuri thushi, manchali, bormal; Bags like kottans, baskets, handbags; Home décor like terracotta miniatures, terracotta dinnerware, terracotta kitchenware, mahalaxmi / balaji / tulja bhawani / ganpati / jotiba god frames, and many more. Hundreds of rural craftsmen have been recognized as Kalapuri as a possible source of income. Kalapuri has made a tremendous difference in the lives of the women artisans who work with it, improving their economic and social standing. Let's join hands together and take a step towards reviving Indian handicrafts along with the artisans.