A couple of months prior to the celebration of World Fair Trade Day 2024, Asha Handicrafts initiated a photo campaign featuring artisans and staff members holding fair trade posters. These images were meticulously captured over several months to emphasize the importance of ethical consumption and...
ASHA HANDICRAFTS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PRODUCER GROUP TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- 2023-24 JANUARY 4th – 5th – 2024 The New Year commenced with a successful training program organized for two days, for Asha’s 17 major Producer Groups from various craft centres like Jaipur, Agra, Saharanpur, Moradabad, and Panipat...
Asha Handicrafts Association, in its unwavering commitment to the holistic well-being of artisans and their communities, recently organized targeted healthcare camps in the craft centers of Moradabad and Jaipur. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by the artisan community, the association took a proactive step to...
Asha Handicrafts Association organized free eye check-up camps in the month of November for the artisan communities in Agra and Saharanpur. It was a significant initiative aimed at promoting eye health awareness and providing essential eye care services to the artisans' community in Agra, Uttar...
Nagma is a handicraft artisan living in the slums of east Delhi the capital city of India with her 3 young children. Her house is a single room with a small kitchen space. She learned the art of embroidery and sewing beautiful designs from her husband,...
Asha Handicrafts was always keen on Strengthening Artisan Partnership and exploring new crafts across North and Central India Asha Handicrafts Association aims to develop and promote new crafts by connecting craftsmen to potential markets and consumers by generating economic, cultural and social opportunities for artisans while...
Late August Asha Handicrafts Staff Mr. Allan Almeida and Mr. Manish Waghachoure embarked on a trip to Jaipur and Agra with the purpose of capturing the process of making of handicrafts in jaipur on video. Both cities are known for their rich cultural heritage and the production of beautiful and...
It was an excellent opportunity to interact with the students and faculty beyond the classroom learning environment. The enthusiastic students were eager to learn the practical aspects of production, marketing, documentation, designs, entrepreneurship, and other activities at Asha. They received first-hand experience with various functions and...
Asha Handicrafts Association proudly celebrated its 48th anniversary a significant milestone in our journey. This special occasion allowed us to reflect on our growth, achievements, and the incredible people who have contributed to our success. During our anniversary celebration, we had the honor of recognizing our...
The city of Agra is the home to many skilled marble and stone artisans. Stone carving artisans of Agra create intricately carved items. These are mostly in the form of small products that visitors and tourists can carry back with them. SELECTION OF THE STONE The borders...