Meet the Artisan

Amina’s Loom Has No Pause
For 27 years, Amina from Chhattisgarh has been weaving under the same village tree. Her scarves carry not just threads, but the laughter of children who play around her loom....
Amina’s Loom Has No Pause
For 27 years, Amina from Chhattisgarh has been weaving under the same village tree. Her scarves carry not just threads, but the laughter of children who play around her loom....

Diego’s Hands Smell of Coffee
In Colombia’s hills, Diego roasts beans by hand the way his grandfather did. “Machines make it fast, but the sun makes it right,” he smiles. His coffee is slow-roasted on...
Diego’s Hands Smell of Coffee
In Colombia’s hills, Diego roasts beans by hand the way his grandfather did. “Machines make it fast, but the sun makes it right,” he smiles. His coffee is slow-roasted on...

Abdul Karim Captures Mirror work
For 22 years, Abdul from Gujrat has been doing mirror work under the family guidance. His mirror carry not his identity, but the guidance kept him use the craftsmanship to...
Abdul Karim Captures Mirror work
For 22 years, Abdul from Gujrat has been doing mirror work under the family guidance. His mirror carry not his identity, but the guidance kept him use the craftsmanship to...

Laila’s Needle, Her Mother’s Song
At 16, Laila learned Phulkari embroidery from her mother in Punjab. Now, 20 years later, she stitches with her daughter beside her. Every dupatta she embroiders is dyed with turmeric,...
Laila’s Needle, Her Mother’s Song
At 16, Laila learned Phulkari embroidery from her mother in Punjab. Now, 20 years later, she stitches with her daughter beside her. Every dupatta she embroiders is dyed with turmeric,...

Ravi and the Clay That Breathes
Ravi’s family in West Bengal has shaped terracotta horses for 3 generations. He says clay “remembers the hands that touch it.” Each piece he makes uses only local soil, sun-drying,...
Ravi and the Clay That Breathes
Ravi’s family in West Bengal has shaped terracotta horses for 3 generations. He says clay “remembers the hands that touch it.” Each piece he makes uses only local soil, sun-drying,...