Meet the Makers Behind Our Handmade Collective
At our festivals, you don't just shop, you connect. Meet the talented karigars from across India, hear the stories woven into their crafts, and support the hands that keep our traditions alive.
A happy shopper shares her experience of finding an authentic, handcrafted fragrance that reminds her of home, while the maker from Kannauj explains his craft.
Meet the women from GreenKraft at Stall 53, showcasing their beautiful and sustainable bamboo lamps and torans, perfect for festive decor.
Master weaver Rakesh from Kullu showcases a magnificent Kinnauri shawl, a masterpiece that takes six to seven months to create with intricate, traditional designs.
Meet the team from Urumala, a self-help group from the Nilgiris that empowers 48 tribal women by turning their stories into beautiful embroidered products.
Our co-founder Mala visits artist Amrita Gilani's stall, who showcases her new spring collection of ready-to-paint canvases and illustrated bookmarks.
Potter Nalini shares a smile from her stall, filled with beautiful, earthy ceramics. She even shows off a handmade juicer, perfect for fresh orange juice.
An artisan sits on the ground, deeply focused on his craft. This image captures the heart, ache, and joy of the hands that create.
Our co-founder Mala takes you on a tour of the festival, introducing artisans like Raju with his Kalamkari daris and Ashish with his innovative bamboo products.
Introducing the art of Sangeeta, who explores nature across various mediums, from a powerful tiger scratchboard to a mythical mermaid painting.
A showcase of oil paintings by Charul, featuring a stunning range from a Kathakali dancer's portrait to serene landscapes.
About Meet the Makers
When you walk into our markets, you aren't dealing with middlemen or generic retail staff. You are talking directly to the potter, the weaver, and the painter who spent weeks bringing their piece to life. It changes how you see an object when you know the specific person whose hands shaped it—ask them about their process, and you will see exactly what we mean.
Our mission is simple: to make sure you know exactly who made what you buy. In most stores, the story of the artisan is buried under layers of retail markups and logistics. Here, it is different. Whether it is Rakesh sharing the months it takes to weave a Kinnauri shawl or a tribal collective from the Nilgiris explaining their embroidery techniques, the connection is direct.
When you meet these makers, you aren't just buying a product. You are participating in a relationship. You learn about the challenges of working with natural dyes in Kutch, or the patience required for intricate Gond painting. It turns a simple shopping trip into a conversation. We believe that when you understand the 'haath ka kaam' (work of the hands) behind an object, you value it more. It is not just decor or apparel; it is a living piece of someone’s journey.
Our markets in Bengaluru, whether at Freedom Park or Jayamahal Palace, are designed to give these artisans the spotlight they deserve. Come by, pull up a chair, and listen to the stories behind the products. We promise you will leave with something more meaningful than just a shopping bag.
A Hundred Hands
We are Mala and Sonia, and we started this because we couldn't stand seeing brilliant artisans ignored while big brands took all the credit. We built a space where you can actually look a creator in the eye, ask them about their craft, and support their livelihood directly. No middlemen, no secrets—just real people making beautiful things.
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