Craftizen Foundation

The wonderful Kula Conclave from Dec 2nd - 4th in Goa brought together artisans, entrepreneurs, designers, and industry leaders from the creative manufacturing and handmade sectors for a beautiful gathering. A vibrant showcase of India’s rich craft heritage, featuring stunning installations, engaging design talks, seminars, awards, and interactive group activities, Kula was a true celebration of collaboration, innovation, and harnessing the power of handmade to empower communities. Our founder Mayura Balasubramanian was on the advisory team for Kula and had the pleasure of contributing to the event behind the scenes and being a panelist on some very interesting sessions. Swipe through this photo diary to relive the magic of craft and creativity! 🌟 A huge shout-out to 200 Million Artisans, and their chief architect and visionary Priya Krishnamoorthy - Kula is much needed for our ecosystem. KalaAcademy was the perfect venue to host this fabulous event. All of us at Craftizen Foundation were thrilled to debut our unique Flo-dust photo booth installation, made from recycling flowers & paper discards. #Craftizen #CraftizenFoundation #DesignConclave #IndianCrafts #SustainableDesign #Artisans #Empowerment #GoaEvents #KulaConclave #200millionartisans #KulaConclave24 #KulaConclave2024

What a lovely celebration of the Joy of Giving at our Terracotta Mug Painting Workshop! It was so heartwarming to see 250 enthusiastic participants from Rakuten India come together for a cause that they truly believe in. As part of this workshop, they gave their valuable time and energy to interact with artisans with intellectual disability working with Craftizen's Green skilling partner, Kripa Trust. This was not just an art session but a very powerful experience of inclusion, empathy, and collaboration. By painting alongside these talented artisans, our participants created not just beautiful mugs, but also beautiful connections fostering community and shared purpose. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us ❤️ #JoyOfGiving #InclusionMatters #CSR #CSRWorkshop #CorporateSocialResponsibility #DiversityAndInclusion #SocialImpact #ArtForACause #CreativeWorkshops #HandmadeCrafts #SustainableArt #CreativeInclusion #VolunteerWithUs #CommunityEngagement #BuildingCommunities #CraftsInIndia #IndianArtisans #SocialEnterprise #CorporateWorkshop #ArtisanEmpowerment #TerracottaPainting

Our Flo-dust Artwork also stands as a Photobooth at the #KulaConclave ✨ 200 Million Artisans #Flodust #KulaConclave #Goa #DesignConclave

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Craftizen Foundation stands in solidarity with individuals of all abilities, celebrating their strengths and contributions. We are committed to empowering people with intellectual disabilities and other marginalized communities by providing them with meaningful livelihoods and opportunities for personal growth. Together, we can create a more inclusive world where everyone has the chance to thrive. #InternationalDisabilityDay #DisabilityInclusion #Empowerment #CraftizenFoundation #IntellectualDisabilities #SustainableLivelihoods #Petalists #InclusionMatters #SupportDisabledIndividuals #CraftsForACause #CommunityEmpowerment #DiversityAndInclusion #AbilityNotDisability

🎉 Contest Alert: Win Passes to the NürnbergMesse Christkindlesmarkt! 🎉 Experience the magic of the NürnbergMesse Christkindlesmarkt on November 30th and December 1st, 2024, at Jayamahal Palace Lawns, Bengaluru! We’re giving away 5 family passes, each for 2 adults and 2 children for both days! 🎟️ 🌟 How to Enter: Tag a Friend: Comment below with the friend you’d bring. Share This Post: Don’t forget to share it with them! 📅 Event Details: Dates: November 30 - December 1, 2024 Location: Jayamahal Palace Lawns, Bengaluru Time: 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM Join us for festive fun, delicious treats, and holiday cheer! Good luck! 🍀 #NürnbergMesse #Christkindlesmarkt #Contest #ChristmasContest #Contesttoday

We are grateful to Prakash Kalothia (PGP Co '02), Managing Director, Lapis India Capital, and Maulshree Kalothia (PGP Co '02), Programme Director, School of Education & Systems Change; Mayura Balasubramanian (PGP Co ‘04), Founder, Craftizen Foundation; Shankar Prasad (PGP Co ‘06), Founder, Plum; Siddhartha Nangia (PGP Co ‘07) and Swagat Sarangi (PGP Co ‘08), Co-Founders, Smytten; Shruti Dhanda (PGP Co ‘08), Founder, THE STRUTT STORE; Jyoti Bharadwaj (PGP Co ‘13), Founder, TeaFit; Shruti Nair (PGP Co ‘17), Founder, Pattern Lifestyle; and Rahul Rai (PGP Co ’17), Marketing Director, Head of Makeup & Cosmetics, Unilever, TLC365, Valley Culture India, for the huge support they are bringing to The WISE Conclave as sponsors. With your backing, we look forward to hosting a great inaugural edition of the Conclave on Nov 23, 2024 in New Delhi.    To our alumnae, we look forward to seeing you there as we come together to connect, learn, and celebrate the impact of ISB Women. Registrations close on Nov 18, 2024, hurry!   Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dYzyzD8z #ISBAlumni #ISBWomen #TheWiseConclave #TWC’24

Celebrating the incredible talent of #Odisha’s artisans! ✨ These beautiful, #handcrafted Sabai Grass Baskets are a testament to the skill and creativity of over 200 women artisans. We’re grateful to Craftizen Foundation and their founder Mayura Balasubramanian for collaborating with us to #empower these talented individuals. By supporting this #artisan group, you’re not only promoting sustainable livelihoods but also helping to preserve #traditional skills and foster #community resilience. Thank you for being part of this meaningful journey! . . . . . . . . . (Sustainable gifting, handicrafts, Indian heritage, Indian artform, craftsmanship, Indian tribal culture, incredible India, community, painting, design) #handmade #artisan #empowerment #sustainablefashion #Odisha #India #RedseerFoundation #CraftizenIndia

Our recent trip to Indore and Bhopal was an incredible journey of collaboration and empowerment! We had the opportunity to meet with inspiring organizations like the Avyansh Welfare Foundation, Nidaan Child Care And Therapy Centre, Prayas Nasha Mukti evam Manochikitsa Kendra, Digdarshika Institute, Arushi India, Cerebral Palsy Association Of India, Indore Society for Mentally Challenged, Avijit Welfare Society Indore, Swayam Siddha Society for Handicapped, Mann Foundation and Jai Vakeel Foundation. Each visit reinforced our commitment to enhancing the sustainability of adults with disabilities through our Capacity Building Program supported by Bajaj Finserv From engaging in design audits and product analyses to discussing marketing strategies, we explored numerous avenues for growth and collaboration. A heartfelt thank you to all our partners for their dedication and hard work! Together, we are making a meaningful impact. 🌱💚 NIDAAN INDORE Arushi Cerebral Palsy Association of India Swayam Siddha Ind Co-operative Society for Handicapped Ltd. Mann - Center for individuals with special needs Jai Vakeel Foundation and Research Centre #CraftizenFoundation #Empowerment #adultswithintellectualdisabilities #Sustainability #CapacityBuilding #Indore #Bhopal

Thank you for supporting our artisans and making this festival truly special! Your generosity has illuminated lives and created meaningful connections. Here’s to a bright and prosperous year ahead! 🪔✨ #Gratitude #SupportArtisans #FestivalOfLights #Diwali #Deepavli #CSR #CSRGifting #CorporateGifting #Handcrafted

At YASH Technologies, empowering women through our Inclusive Economic Development (IED) projects remains a cornerstone of our CSR initiatives. This Diwali, we were thrilled to host our NGO partners, who set up vibrant stalls across YASH offices, showcasing beautiful handcrafted products created by the talented women we support. The event was a celebration of their skills and stories, giving our employees a chance to engage directly with these inspiring artisans. The warmth and intricacy of their creations added a special touch to our festive season, and the appreciation from all was overwhelming. Here’s to more opportunities that uplift and empower!  #EmpowerWomen #YASHFoundation #CSRatYASH #LifeAtYASH Craftizen Foundation Seva Sahayog Foundation Sewa Bharti Manoj Baheti Kirti Baheti Bala Navuluri Dharmendra Jain Shilpi Gupta Manan Jain Nidhi Singh (She/Her)