Who We Are – Kalapuri Foundation
At Kalapuri Foundation, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. That’s why we’re committed to helping artisans achieve economic independence and a better quality of life.
We work to improve artisans’ livelihoods and empower them by providing them with access to markets and resources. We do this by providing them with a wider market to reach, training and support to improve their skills and develop new products, and fair wages and safe and healthy working conditions.
We believe that everyone has the potential to succeed, and we want to help artisans make their dreams a reality. We’re proud to partner with artisans from all over India, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for them.
Our Vision
To be a leading Indian brand offering handcrafted traditional products and serve as a catalyst for social – economic empowerment.
Our Mission
To curate and offer a diverse range of handcrafted traditional products made by women artisans, who are committed in providing a platform ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and opportunities for skill development and empowerment.

OUR PRODUCER COMPANIES

OUR PRODUCTS

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Co - Founder

Mrs. Aparna Chavan

Co - Founder

Mr. Aatish Chavan

Secretary

Mr. Amarsinh Bagal   

 

OUR MENTORS & ADVISORS

Advisor

Mr. Shridhar Vaidya   

 

Advisor

Ronald van het Hof

Managing Director at Women on Wings

Mentor

Dr. Toolika Gupta

Director - IICD (Indian Institute of Crafts and Design)

Mentor

Sunil Handa

Professor, IIM Ahmedabad

Mentor

Nagaraja Prakasam

NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore