Kalaa Sakhi is a grassroots implementation organisation that aims to empower India’s vulnerable female population by providing home-based work opportunities to tackle care, social and access related constraints that women face as a result of patriarchy and poverty
On Gender and Livelihoods in India
91 Million (52%) women in India are not in any education, training or employment
India ranks 135 out of 146 countries in female labour force participation
Kalaa provides an integrated and sustainable approach to ensuring livelihoods
Women enrolled under The Kalaa Sakhi skilling projects, known as Kalaa Sakhis, are organised into self-help groups and linked directly to the market to generate sustainable livelihoods
We deploy the Kalaa Sakhi Livelihood and Skilling Project
We deploy skilling programs in rural areas and urban slums on craft forms that can be practiced from the comfort of homes or community workshops. Our skilling program covers technical, managerial and soft-skills training to make Kalaa Sakhis market-ready.
To partner with us on skilling projects, reach out to us at info@thekalaastore.com
We sustain market linkages for Kalaa Sakhis creations
We infuse modern sensibilities to traditional craft forms, while focusing on the highest quality and craftsmanship. We offer white labelling solutions, corporate gifting solutions and direct to consumer sales for domestic as well as international clients.
To work with us on co-creations, reach out to us at info@thekalaastore.com
Our Presence
Sneak a peak into our bespoke orders
SIDBI India
Kalaa’s Eco-Hampers featured hand-crocheted pouches filled with dry fruit and hand-poured candles, to spread love and light from our community to the wonderful team at SIDBI India. Gifts handcrafted in rural workshops were shipped Pan India
Netflix India
Kalaa is proud to have worked with Netflix India on repeat custom orders for gifting and PR campaigns. Our latest collection featured handcrafted crochet elephants in celebration of the launch of Academy Award winning documentary, The Elephant Whisperers
Rui NYC
Kalaa works closely with Conscious Brands on white labelling solutions to bring hand-crafted creations from Kalaa Sakhis to the international market. Kalaa is proud to be the artisan partner for Rui’s collection of consciously crafted products for babies and kids
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