Skill Upgradation in Traditional Arts (Embroidery)
Preserving Heritage, Empowering Artisans
Our Skill Upgradation program in traditional arts, particularly Embroidery, is dedicated to preserving the rich cultural legacy of India while empowering rural and marginalized artisans—especially women—with enhanced skills, creativity, and market readiness.
Program Highlights:
Traditional Meets Contemporary:
We offer structured training that blends age-old embroidery techniques such as Zardozi, Kantha, Chikankari, and Sujini with modern design trends, helping artisans stay relevant in today’s fashion and home décor markets.Hands-On Workshops:
Participants engage in immersive workshops led by master craftspersons and trained designers to upgrade their stitching, pattern-making, and fabric embellishment skills.Design & Innovation Labs:
Special focus is given to introducing innovative motifs, eco-friendly materials, and contemporary color palettes while retaining cultural authenticity.
Design & Innovation Labs:
We bridge the gap between heritage and modernity. While maintaining the cultural essence of embroidery forms like:
Zardozi (gold and silver threadwork)
Chikankari (delicate hand embroidery from Lucknow)
Kantha (running stitch embroidery from Bengal)
Sujini (Bihar’s traditional narrative embroidery)
We also teach how to reinterpret these for modern clothing, home décor, and fashion accessories. Artisans learn how to:
Use updated color palettes
Design fusion patterns
Create products that appeal to urban and international customers
Market Linkage Support:
We organize intensive workshops led by master artisans and trained textile designers. These sessions focus on:
Advanced stitching techniques
Precision handcrafting
Pattern making and surface ornamentation
Fabric handling and finishing touches
These workshops provide an opportunity for artisans to sharpen their techniques, gain exposure, and learn the latest industry practices.
Digital Literacy & E-Commerce Training:
Creativity and innovation are vital in today’s competitive market. Our design labs:
Encourage artisans to experiment with patterns and motifs
Introduce eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, jute, and natural dyes
Help create fusion designs combining local heritage with modern fashion aesthetics
These labs serve as a safe space to learn, explore, and evolve.
Market Linkage Support
Skill is only valuable when it leads to sustainable income. Hence, we focus on:
Helping artisans build their own brand identity
Assisting in attractive product packaging and labelling
Connecting them to local and national craft exhibitions
Facilitating tie-ups with designers, boutiques, and handicraft stores
Exploring e-commerce platforms like Amazon Karigar, Etsy, and IndiaMart
The goal is to transform artisans into entrepreneurs.
Digital Literacy & E-Commerce Training
To reach a wider audience in the digital age, we empower artisans with:
Basic computer and smartphone usage training
Understanding digital payments (UPI, net banking)
Creating online product listings with photographs and descriptions
Managing social media accounts to promote and sell their work
This helps them reduce dependence on middlemen and earn directly from buyers.
Special Focus on Women Empowerment
A majority of our trainees are women from underprivileged and rural backgrounds. We provide:
Leadership and self-confidence sessions
Training in financial literacy, budgeting, and saving
Guidance on forming Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for collective growth
Access to government schemes for artisans and women entrepreneurs
The program not only upskills women but also promotes their dignity, independence, and economic empowerment.
Be a Torchbearer of Tradition & Self-Reliance
Are you interested in learning or teaching traditional embroidery?
Do you want to empower yourself or someone in your community through artistic skills?
To participate in the training program, please fill out the form below.
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