--- title: "Tharangini Artisan Family & Community | Meet Our Bangalore Studio Team" description: "Meet the hands behind Tharangini's handblock prints. Discover our artisan family, heritage studio, and the community that powers our sustainable textile work." canonical: https://mytribe.in/tharangini-studio/artisanal-apparel-textiles/our-artisan-family-community last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Our Artisan Family & Community Tribe Verified · Carbon neutral studio, 47 years of heritage. By [Tharangini Studio](https://mytribe.in/tharangini-studio) · Shop at Studio in Sadashivnagar; Ships across India · ₹3,500 per saree (service only) (estimate) Part of [Artisanal Apparel & Textiles](https://mytribe.in/tharangini-studio/artisanal-apparel-textiles). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/tharangini-studio/artisanal-apparel-textiles/gallery) We are more than a studio. We are a family of artisans, creators, and custodians of heritage, working together in our home by the lake since 1977. ## Photos and videos - ![The brilliant women who help run our studio. As a women-led business for 47 years, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and teamwork that defines our artisan family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d85949f-9b1d-44ae-a8c3-7dedf721c7bd) - ![A portrait of our women-led team. For 47 years, we have celebrated the collective strength and resilience of the women who are the backbone of our studio, from our founder Lakshmi to the artisans of today.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0e63e37-5953-4c15-91da-d8365066b70b) - ![A glimpse into our studio's Ayudha Pooja celebration. This special day is led by our artisans and their families as we honor the tools of our craft, a tradition we've carried on since our founder's time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f2b74c4-872c-4167-8325-abcc4bf3fca2) - ![A glimpse into our studio's Ayudha Pooja celebration. This special day is led by our artisans and their families as we honor the tools of our craft, a tradition we've carried on since our founder's time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94c0640d-56a6-4113-83c7-1560286e68af) - ![A glimpse into our studio's Ayudha Pooja celebration. This special day is led by our artisans and their families as we honor the tools of our craft, a tradition we've carried on since our founder's time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe7967ba-f525-4eb1-a7f5-86691186efe8) - ![Our director, Padmini, sharing the stories behind our craft during a studio tour. We are honored to be part of our city's rich history of artistry and to share it with those who appreciate it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/877c194e-3a78-43f1-97d0-6f5f4724bf29) - [Video: We are committed to building a sustainable future in fashion, block by block. We are proud that our studio is officially carbon neutral for all our current production processes, a significant milestone in our journey toward positive environmental impact.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/184d023d-39d1-48f1-b332-9f27280f04c1) - ![Our artisan family celebrating India's Independence Day. We paid tribute to the vibrant colors of the flag using prints and blocks from our own archive, reveling in our country's rich handicraft history.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a705ecb-8abb-4b67-a54e-d9d5769b084c) - ![Our artisan family celebrating India's Independence Day. We paid tribute to the vibrant colors of the flag using prints and blocks from our own archive, reveling in our country's rich handicraft history.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6962e8bf-db73-4e91-b432-8d8a68cf0535) - ![Our artisan family celebrating India's Independence Day. We paid tribute to the vibrant colors of the flag using prints and blocks from our own archive, reveling in our country's rich handicraft history.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/805cc003-af04-48ef-a029-3f7b6b1e8e09) - ![Our artisan family celebrating India's Independence Day. We paid tribute to the vibrant colors of the flag using prints and blocks from our own archive, reveling in our country's rich handicraft history.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b74ae9d9-5f89-4b64-8d32-013d694b8407) - ![Our artisan family celebrating India's Independence Day. We paid tribute to the vibrant colors of the flag using prints and blocks from our own archive, reveling in our country's rich handicraft history.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d96bb47c-ac0c-4900-b11a-c4364a6f741b) ## About Our Artisan Family & Community Some of our master artisans have been with Tharangini for over 30 years, often training their own children in the craft. When you engage with our work, you are supporting a living lineage of skill where every hand-carved block and natural dye mix reflects a story passed down through generations. Our studio is not just a workspace, it is a shared space where history is kept alive by the people who know it best. ### A Legacy of Skill At Tharangini, we believe that the beauty of a textile comes from the hands that touched it. We are a second-generation, women-led studio, and our foundation is built on the strength and resilience of our artisan family. Many of our master printers have dedicated decades to this craft, and it is a point of pride that they are now training the next generation, including their own children, in the intricate arts of natural dyeing and block printing. ### Inclusivity and Purpose Our community extends beyond our immediate family. We are deeply proud of our ongoing outreach program with the Asha Foundation. By training and employing specially-abled artisans, we ensure that our studio remains a place of true inclusion. It is a vital part of our philosophy that craft should be accessible and empowering to everyone who has the heart for it. ### Honoring Traditions Life in our studio follows the rhythm of the seasons and our heritage. You will often find us celebrating days like Ayudha Pooja, where we honor the very tools that sustain us. It is a tradition our founder Lakshmi Srivatsa started, and we carry it forward by adorning our block-printing tables with flowers and gratitude. ### Sustainability at Heart Our commitment to the environment is as deep as our commitment to our people. We have worked hard to ensure our studio is carbon neutral for all current production processes. When you see our work, you are seeing a blend of vintage wood blocks from the 1960s paired with modern, ethical practices. It is a constant, evolving project that keeps us grounded in Bangalore's rich history while looking toward a cleaner future for fashion. ## About Tharangini Studio At Tharangini, our studio is truly a home, not just a workspace. We are a second-generation team, led by women, where our master artisans are the real heart of everything we create. 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