Coffee Table Book WTI 2021 - Book - Page 91
Crafting an Inclusive
World for Artisans as
Co-owners, Co-creators
and Co-travellers
Sumita Ghose is the Founder and MD of Rangsutra, a community owned social
enterprise with over 2000+ artisans as shareholders. The goal is to ensure
sustainable livelihoods for rural artisans, 80% of whom are women. Their
artisans are also co-owners, co-creators, managers and board members.
They believe that traditional handicrafts and textiles can be a source of regular
livelihood and value creation for rural artisans.
Rangsutra is a bridge between
artisans and customers, between
rural and urban and between
change and continuity.
Sumita Ghose
Rangsutra Crafts India
Bikaner, Rajasthan
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