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...
A mother. A serene expression of love. A woman who puts a tranquil form of joy in our lives. A person who is ever ready to offer unconditional love and support. Someone who always has her arms wide open to embrace us with warmth. The...
In India one out of 3 girls from the middle- and low-income families are married before the age of 18. This practice still exists in the interior regions towards the northern parts of the country. Living in acute poverty many of them are unable to...
Ruby Devi as a young girl stopped going to school since she did not find it interesting. As she looks back today she regrets having left her education midway. Her desire to study now is a dream unfulfilled as she single handedly shoulders the responsibility...