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Storytellers of Wonder- www.Jaypore.com

  Connecting The Dots Exquisite, breathable and beautifully textured, cotton is a versatile fabric. A blank canvas, it lends itself to so much for your wardrobe and is coveted the world over, found in every stylish woman’s summer closet. We offer a vast variety of cottons from indie labels, weavers’ collectives and self-help groups and you’ve shown them so much love!In the spotlight today is a collection by RAAB, a women’s collective from Udaipur. Aninclusive organisation, the collective works with more than 700 women from Rajasthan,where each one is a stakeholder and a decision-maker. The artisans at RAAB are skilled in tailoring and hand embroideries like applique, ‘taanka’(running stitch) and patchwork; using their skills to generate income for their families...

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The Saree Tale

From Indus-Valley civilization to present age India, saree has swaddled within itself the soul of India by all means, the legend that only grows more dynamic with each passing day.  Saree means ‘strip of cloth’ is the most iconic garment of India with over 100 of styles of drapes and with infinite varieties in designs, celebrates the womanhood in a true way. Right from the beginning in the weaver`s hand to one`s trunk, its journey always narrates new tales. Tales of women`s strength & vigor and one`s struggles. Saree with playful drapes and precise pleats accentuates women curves in a most poise way. From elegant kantha embroidery to bold appliqué work, our saree collection perfectly defines the women feminity.

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Artisan Support Fund

  Its true to say that our artisans is our real strength, Sadhna’s  roots were kept with 15 artisans and now we are the family of 714 artisans, yes…we have come a long way and getting better than ever as the destination is yet to reach. As a women centric enterprise we work towards the welfare and upliftment of our artisans who have lended their faith in us. As sarathi we guide and help our artisans to achieve their dreams and make better livelihood for themselves and with the commitment of our team and support from our fundraisers we have seen many success stories of our artisans and many more to make. Sadhna has set-up an Artisan support fund that...

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The Dressmakers of Delwara

The Dressmakers Of Delwara: A Photo Series(Udaipur, Rajasthan)The Dressmakers Of Delwara: A Photo SeriesHow A Social Enterprise In Udaipur Organises And Links Home-Based Workers To Global Supply ChainsIt was a quiet day, when we arrived, in Kamli Ka Guda. The expansive highways that stretch out of Udaipur give way to the less-travelled road that leads to Delwara. Once a dukedom of the princely state of Mewar, Delwara is, today, a popular temple town. Much of its hustle bustle is centred around a famous Shiv temple that draws in devotees from around Rajasthan and around the country.Kamli Ka Guda is a small hamlet in this small town. A road slopes through it and wandering goats watch you idly as you walk...

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