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Rangsutra started with the vision to make Artisans and their crafts across India thrive. Strengthening them, their work and their communities has always been at the centre of all our work.
Rangsutra started with the vision to make Artisans and their crafts across India thrive. Strengthening them, their work and their communities has always been at the centre of all our work.
We work with over 2,000+ Artisans across 9 states of India. 80% of our shareholders at Rangsutra are rural women.


Active Clusters
Jammu & Kashmir :: Srinagar, Bandipora
Rajasthan :: Bikaner, Barmer
Uttar Pradesh :: Hardoi, Eastern UP, Amroha
Haryana :: Jind
Gujarat :: Tharad
Maharashtra :: Pune

Past Clusters
Manipur :: Imphal
Chhattisgarh :: Raigarh

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Each region specialises in a unique craft that local artisans have mastered over generations. These crafts are a form of language that talk about their histories, regional cultures and their identities.

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With the new generation aspiring to move to cities for better opportunities and stable income, the future of these crafts are at stake.

We work hard to preserve and revive these crafts. We work closely with communities to ensure that handlooms and handicrafts are a viable and thriving profession.
We work with community heads, panchayats and artisans across regions to collaboratively build and grow more clusters.

“The establishment of more clusters in India will enable us to connect with a greater number of artisans across the country, serving an expanded network of crafts. Through our cluster development projects we make concerted efforts to include as many artisans as possible, so that craftwork can act as a pathway to sustainable livelihoods. This approach aids in preserving both the craft and the craftsperson.”

Richa Bhatia 


Cluster Coordinator at Rangsutra

We work with community heads, panchayats and artisans across regions to collaboratively build and grow more clusters.

“The establishment of more clusters in India will enable us to connect with a greater number of artisans across the country, serving an expanded network of crafts. Through our cluster development projects we make concerted efforts to include as many artisans as possible, so that craftwork can act as a pathway to sustainable livelihoods. This approach aids in preserving both the craft and the craftsperson.”

Richa Bhatia 


Cluster Coordinator at Rangsutra

Stories from the field

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The Power Of The Collective
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Rangsutra X Desi Oon Collaboration: A Journey of Innovation and Empowerment
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The Chikankari Legacy: A Thread that Weaves Through History
Nov 24, 2023
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Applique: An Enduring Craft
Oct 19, 2023
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Applique is a delicate art form that involves cutting intricate designs from fabric, meticulously gluing them onto a base material, and then stitching these pieces together using a hem stitch....
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Gandhi Jayanti: Celebrating Sustainable Practices and Artistic Vision
Oct 2, 2023
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The 2nd of October is a day to remember that Mahatma Gandhi initiated our Independence – the Swadeshi movement by taking up the charkha and encouraging everyone to spin their...
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Desert Embroideries: Threads of Tradition and Resilience
Oct 1, 2023
Desert Embroideries: Threads of Tradition and Resilience
RangSutra's Tribute to Rajasthan's Desert EmbroideriesDiscover the vibrant heart of Rajasthan with RangSutra's exclusive collection, celebrating the ancient desert embroideries of India. From the geometric marvel of Kharek to the...
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