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Empowering Freedom
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In a world where the spectre of climate change looms over every sector, it’s the most vulnerable who bear the brunt. Those at the bottom of the socioeconomic pyramid feel the impact most profoundly. From primary education to day-to-day sustenance, for those without stable employment, life is a constant struggle. So, what does freedom truly mean to us? For each of us, freedom encompasses the right to a proper education, the opportunity to develop essential skills, and the means to earn a livelihood that supports our family’s well-being. It’s the power to break free from the chains of uncertainty and insecurity to forge a path towards a brighter future. Yet, it doesn’t stop there. Our vision of freedom extends beyond ourselves. It encompasses the desire to uplift others, regardless of the colour of their skin, the caste they belong to, or the creed they follow. We recognize that despite our differences, we are united by our shared identity as citizens of a nation that perseveres through challenges and celebrates the rich tapestry of our cultural diversity. As we work towards securing our own freedom—both in terms of education and livelihood—we are driven by the inherent belief that our freedom is intertwined with the freedom of others. Our dreams are not isolated; they are woven into the fabric of a collective aspiration for a more equitable society. In the face of climate change’s uncertainty, let us remember that the essence of freedom lies not just in individual success but in the success of the entire community. As we march forward, let us strive to make education accessible, skills attainable, and livelihoods sustainable for all, contributing to a society where every individual can stand tall and proud and where our nation’s heritage shines through even the darkest clouds. Nation’s Flag making in progress.
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Penning Friendship Day with INDHA
Handcrafted Journals and Embroidered Kid’s Bags, are the Perfect Gifts for Your Best Friend!
As Friendship approaches, we are reminded of the countless friends who have touched our lives, from our earliest years to the present. Each life stage holds its own special moments, where we share thoughts, ideas, and exchange unique gifts that stay with us for a lifetime. At INDHA, we take pride in designing timeless creations that go beyond mere products; they become cherished keepsakes, woven with stories of friendship and shared experiences to be treasured for generations to come. Friendship inspires the world, promoting unity and harmony, and INDHA, along with its dedicated team, is proud to be part of this circle of friends, spreading joy and creating lasting memories to be cherished forever. Join us in celebrating the essence of friendship and the spirit of togetherness with our handcrafted unique Gifts.
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Capturing the Essence of Friendship
Friendship is a wellspring of inspiration, fostering connections among people and bringing harmony to our lives and surroundings. At INDHA, we believe in translating the essence of friendship into tangible creations. Our handcrafted journals and embroidered kid’s bags are not mere possessions; they are tokens of love and appreciation for the friends who enrich our lives.
Preserving Priceless Memories
Embrace the charm of an INDHA-crafted journal, a repository of memories shared with your best friends. With each turn of the page, get transported back to the laughter, the adventures, and the cherished moments you had together. In those quiet moments, you can’t help but miss your dear friend, and yearn for the day you will create more beautiful memories side by side.
Gifts from the Heart
In the bustling school corridors, a small girl receives a bag from her best friend, and her eyes light up with delight. With giggles and joy, she embraces the thoughtful gift, knowing it holds a treasure of memories yet to come. INDHA’s handcrafted embroidered kid’s bags carry a unique warmth, a symbol of friendship that knows and understands. The intricate designs and thoughtful craftsmanship mirror the depth of their bond, a heartfelt sentiment cherished forever.
Passing Down the Legacy
Just like stories passed down through generations, our handcrafted journals and embroidered kid’s bags encapsulate the timeless tale of friendship. These treasured pieces are designed to create lasting memories, making them valuable heirlooms that bridge connections between friends across time.
Empowering Artisans – How the Two friends always chat when they visit the Indha Store
Address: 16, Sushant Tower, Sec 56,, Gurugram, Haryana 122011
| Tina: Hey, Anamika! I bought a handcrafted journal from INDHA ,what did you get? It’s not just a gift; it empowers their skilled artisans too! |
| Anamika: That’s awesome, Tina! I am going to go for hand-embroidered kid’s bag . |
| Tina: Totally! The craftsmanship is incredible, and I love that our purchases make a positive impact on their lives. |
| Anamika: Exactly! These gifts carry a beautiful stories as well, and I hope more people join in to support INDHA’s mission. |
| Tina: Agreed! Let’s spread the word and celebrate both friendship and the artisans’ talents with our meaningful gifts. |
| Anamika: Cheers to that! Can’t wait to see the smiles they bring! |
As we approach this Friendship Day, let the spirit of togetherness resonate in the form of INDHA’s handcrafted journals and embroidered kid’s bags. These creations are more than mere gifts; they symbolize the beauty of friendship and the everlasting bond between friends. Celebrate the joy of companionship, create precious memories, and spread love and happiness with heartfelt presents from INDHA.
Choose us, Choose friendship.
Hand-Painted Home Decor: Unveiling Artistry and Soulful Stories
| Hand-painted home decor: Where art meets soulful storytelling. Discover the magic of personalized strokes that infuse your living spaces with charm and character. From vibrant abstracts to serene landscapes, every piece carries a unique tale. Unveil the artistry and create a home that whispers stories through its walls.
Handmade Ethnic Elephant Key Holder: A Timeless Reminder of Ancient India In today’s fast-paced world, where modernity reigns supreme, there’s an undeniable charm in the nostalgia of ancient India. This blog delves into the exquisite artistry of a handmade, ethnic, and hand-painted elephant key holder, which not only reflects the beauty of bygone eras but also brings a touch of antiquity to your contemporary space. As we celebrate the artistry of this unique piece, we also explore how treasures like this are becoming future heirlooms, connecting generations and preserving our heritage. The Art of Handmade & Ethnic Creations The art of handmade craftsmanship is a testament to the skills and traditions passed down through generations. This elephant key holder, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, embodies the essence of ethnicity and takes us back to a time when art was not just an expression but a way of life. With intricate designs and vibrant colors, it effortlessly captures the essence of ancient India. A Journey through Time As you hold the hand-painted elephant key holder in your hands, it becomes more than just a functional item. It becomes a time machine, transporting you to the days of regal Maharajas, bustling bazaars, and opulent palaces. The mesmerizing patterns and traditional motifs evoke a sense of nostalgia, reminding us of the richness of our cultural heritage. A Bridge between Past and Present “In ancient India, where household keys were carried by Indian ladies, each key represented a story woven into the fabric of their lives. As they hung their cherished keys on such exquisite key holders, it became a reflection of their identity, a glimpse into the tales of their homes, and a symbol of the interconnectedness of their lives with the rich tapestry of Indian culture.” In the age of mass-produced goods, this ethnic elephant key holder stands as a unique testament to the significance of preserving traditional craftsmanship. By owning this piece, you become a custodian of history, bridging the gap between the past and the present. It serves as a beautiful conversation starter, allowing you to share stories of our glorious past with friends and family. An Heirloom in the Making In today’s world, where trends change rapidly, there’s something heart-warming about the idea of owning an antique of the future. Your grandmother’s cherished antique may have been a symbol of her time, and this handcrafted elephant key holder has the potential to become a treasured heirloom for generations to come. As it weathers the passage of time, it gains more character and significance, carrying the memories of the past into the future. To Conclude The handmade, ethnic, and hand-painted elephant key holder is not just a beautiful and functional piece of art; it is a celebration of our cultural heritage and a reminder of the timeless beauty that lies in ancient India. By embracing such exquisite creations, we ensure that the legacy of traditional craftsmanship lives on, bringing joy and a sense of connection to our past and our future. So, the next time you hold this unique key holder, remember that you are holding a piece of history—a cherished antique in the making. |
Building Futures Together, One Stitch at a Time!
At Indha, we believe in the power of empowerment and the strength of rural women. Our mission is simple yet profound: to uplift and support the futures of these incredible artisans. When you choose Indha, you become a catalyst for change, igniting a positive ripple effect that transforms lives.
Every product crafted by Indha is more than just an item; it is a masterpiece infused with passion, dedication, and the artistry of our skilled artisans. Each stitch, every imprint tells a story, reflecting the rich heritage and cultural tapestry of India. By owning an Indha product, you possess a piece of this enchanting narrative.
But the impact of your choice goes beyond aesthetics. With every purchase, you actively contribute to shaping a brighter future for women and children in rural communities. Indha, an offshoot of Literacy India, has established a robust skill-based education program, empowering countless women to become financially independent and self-reliant.
We source our materials locally and prioritize eco-friendly practices, ensuring that every Indha creation aligns with our commitment to sustainability. By embracing our products, you not only adorn your life with beauty but also embrace a conscious lifestyle that nurtures our planet.
Together, we can build futures woven with dreams and aspirations as we break barriers and forge a path of progress. Join us in this extraordinary journey of compassion, collaboration, and transformation. Your support amplifies the voices of these talented artisans, providing them with the fulfilling and secure future they deserve.
Let’s create a wave of change, one stitch at a time. Together, we can empower women, uplift communities, and inspire the world. Explore the unique and heart-made collection of Indha, and be a part of a movement that celebrates the beauty of art, culture, and humanity.
Join us today, and let’s paint a brighter tomorrow, hand in hand.
Indian Handmade -Gifting & Craft Producers
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Indha has worked under the aegis of Literacy India since 2005, where women are trained to become skilled, then become skilled indha artisans, and their children are taught to respect our earth and its creatures. Today`s children are tomorrow`s leaders to save life on this planet. Indha produces things not only for adults to enjoy but also for children to have fun with when they carry Indha`s handmade bag.
Most of Indha`s handmade has a blend of utility and unique design craft in colours which most of India`s audience likes. This generation is new to the work of Indian artisans who are not just from Rajasthan or Gujrat, the frontrunners of Indian craft, but also from communities who found their identities in learning new skills and are now being appreciated by the world. Come home to Indha, we say!
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Indha is a social enterprise of Literacy India that showcases and sells all the recycled handmade paper items in the market, thereby generating livelihood for women and sustainability. At Village Bajgerah, Gurgaon, the Small Waste paper plant of Literacy India not only produces paper from waste fabric, paper, cartons etc., but it also creates awareness among the children of the whole campus and amongst corporate whose employees engage with women and children.
Unique and All Purpose
We pride our out-of-the-box creativity, obviously, there is a world out there to inspire us to do the same but differently. While there are artistically inclined people, Artisans with their evolving skills every day, and there are people in India who are exploring India & its heritage in a new light when they choose things. So much Joy on both sides at least some parts of our country has a better happiness index. Here we bring a quirky and colourful out-of-the-box creativity box by Indha. Made from a processed wooden box has hand-painted multicolour Doodle Art all over it. They are not just decorative items but also one can become a unique collector of things. This creative piece sets a scene and adds warmth to the memories. It could be set as a lovely home décor with your photos and ever-lasting memories—a popular gift item for Diwali Gifting, Employee gifting, Birthdays, Weddings and Christmas Gifting. A purchase would help in the livelihood of many, as it’s time now for us to build our own happiness index.
The Story Behind the Smile
Radha Devi belongs to a small village Majhigaya, Bihar. She lost her father in her childhood and never went to school after that. Radha Devi talked about her village being naturally beautiful. While there was a natural beauty in her village, she hated the open defecation, and women would get up early morning to relieve themselves. As a child, Radha remembered going with her mother to the forest or the river banks. She is 45 now, and the government has launched a scheme to support making toilets at home.
Radha devi is the only daughter among four brothers and was her father’s favourite. After her father’s death, she lost her elder brother, who was the breadwinner for the family, leaving the family burdened with poverty and an uncertain future. She was married off without much thought, and her husband became an alcoholic. Whatever he earned could not support her family; now she has three sons.
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Her family moved to Gurgaon in search of a better life. Radha Devi wanted to be an earning member like many women who once in the city had the freedom to work. She had no skill nor any education. Radha Devi found a haven in Literacy India, where she was encouraged to learn block printing skills. She naturally responded to the craft. Beautiful colours and block designs on fabric lifted her spirits. She became part of the Women empowerment brand of Literacy India called”INDHA”.
Literacy India believes in 4 Es– education, employment enablement, empowerment and environmental sustainability. At the same time, education is at the core of its efforts to bring in greater inclusivity and mainstream the marginalized, enabling employment.
Literacy India’s Karigari project aims to provide grassroots vocational skills to vulnerable rural communities without access to skills that will help them get employment. Initiated in 2002, the main motto of this project is ‘learn while you earn’, to plug the gap and to drive each Karigari trainee towards economic and social empowerment through Indha – Project.
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Literacy India, caring for environment, practised as its taught celebrating Global Recycling Day
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Literacy India was established in 1996 as a non-profit organization with the primary objective of providing education, employ-enablement and empowerment to underprivileged children, youth and woman. Since its inception, sustainability was at the core of all the programs designed by the NGO. The 360-degree approach of refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle is reflected in all their practises, especially when it comes to resource management. These practises are lived by the children and the community, deepening the understanding of the importance of sustainable practices.After nearly two decades, Literacy India has established a scalable model at its centre in Gurgaon and set to adapt similar sustainable practices in all their operations by 2030. “Over the years, Literacy India has been fortunate to get the resource and know-how support from partners. We partnered with Tupperware India, Fluor Daniel, DZ CARD India Pvt. Ltd. and Microsoft India who helped with several upgradation of our in-house Wastepaper recycling plant. Bry-Air(Asia) Pvt. Ltd. helped with Rainwater Harvesting, and KPMG, Renew Power supported with setting up the Solar Plant for the whole building. The responsibility of protecting our environment rests on all our shoulder, and we are in this together to make this a success,” said Capt. Indraani Singh, Airbus Fleet Captain and Founder-Trustee of Literacy India. The Centre of Excellence-Vidyapeeth This Literacy India Centre at village Bajghera, Gurgaon, Haryana is an ideal ‘Centre of Excellence’ for sustainable practises and circular economy. The education centre provides professional and technical skills to community children. Besides providing classroom education, alternate teaching methods for holistic development, life skills and professional skill sets are also deployed by the educators. “The aim is simple, that this generation inculcates all the good practices which we teach; and what better way to teach but to put them in action in everyday life,” adds Captain Singh. Energy efficiency through renewable source Spread over just half acre land, the Literacy India Vidyapeeth Centre is attended by 1200-1500 students and youth. The two storied school and vocational centre is built to ensure proper ventilation and use daylight optimally. Solar panels fitted on the roofs meet 80% of the energy needs. The ongoing incremental phase up of the installation of the panels will soon meet 100% of the energy needs of the centre. “From a very early age, children are educated about energy saving, renewable energy and Carbon footprint. Now, been added to formal curricular, we at Literacy India had incorporated it in our practise and teaching much before. ‘Seeing is believing’, is a common saying and for young minds, it leaves lasting impression,” says Dhananjay, an educator and Project officer at the Centre. Water saving by reduce, reuse and recycle “One of our major focus when it comes to resource optimization is water. In 2004, when we started our centre, the water quality at the village was extremely poor. Keeping in mind the hard-pressed need of clean water accessibility, we installed a rainwater harvesting system. The system collects rainwater and feeds back to underground water table. The system has been instrumental in improving the water table at the school land than rest of the village. This resulted in improved water quality, so much so that the TDS level dropped to make the water drinkable,” says Singh. Water scarcity remains a global issue world, India has only 4% of global freshwater reserves while housing 16% of the world’s population. Reducing freshwater uptake by recycling water is one of the handiest solutions. Literacy India ensures water discharged from the toilet and kitchen sinks are rerouted to be used in flushes for toilets and gardening. Being located at the lowest region of the village ,Literacy India plans to build rainwater storage tanks at the compound, so that run off rainwater can be partially stored in these tanks for future use. The stored water will also help with the paper recycling plant installed within the campus The recycling plant itself reuses water multiple time during the process before being used for gardening. Waste to resource: Our upcycling and circular model Solid waste is another issue Governments across the country are grappling with. Sources say about 80% of waste generated makes it to the landfills. Literacy India, however, treats waste as a resource and believe that any material rejected can be refurbished, recycled, or upcycled depending on its nature and condition. The in-house paper recycling plant is proof that the organisation takes recycling extremely seriously. Waste cotton is bought from factories and used notebooks and stationery from children are sourced. The waste cotton is then segregated and used to produce marketable high quality drawing sheets besides being used by children studying at the Centre. Post segregation, non-cotton materials are handed to entrepreneur who uses it to create carpets, mats etc which are bought back and marketed. “Sustainable practices are constantly evolving, we encourage our colleagues and co-workers to train themselves, innovate and experiment with new ideas which builds on our belief of resource optimization. We are now scaling most of our initiatives to centres across the country as it’s our endeavour to secure our future by following sustainable practices in everything we do,” remarked Captain Singh. |
Every Day is the Environment day
Every Day is the Environment day by Indraani Singh
Many of our Indian Rural communities have inspired many of us to practice life where Nature is not harmed. Poor communities recycle their clothes, and many restitch them into bags to carry their daily essentials. Therefore, they recycled and reused without realising “How they were helping the mother nature”. They considered this as leading a life of being poor. Their Farmland did not get chemical fertiliser, and their animals kept their ecosystem safe with their grazing.
Years of such living kept many of our villages safe. Such practices are considered simple living and come back to our educated urban communities as a lesson. There is an overall urge to recycle as much as possible, Plant more, and eat homegrown vegetables. Literacy India and Indha teach our beneficiaries of this generation to go back to simple, natural ways.
Indha waste paper recycling Unit makes paper for its own organisation consumption. It engages with companies to use recycled handmade paper for their workplaces. Also, it promotes the same for the livelihood of many women.
First Step for change
Mamta Bai, 30, married to Kamlesh, a daily wage laborer. She and her family live in Khatakheri, Block Manoharthana Distt. Jhalawar, Rajasthan.
Mamta worked along with her husband in labor work. Still, due to ongoing health issues, she had to discontinue her job, leaving her family solely dependent on her husband and on a meager income. Life became tough for them. Pandemic Impacted most of the daily wage workers, Mamata`s Family was also not spared.
Literacy India has a presence in Jhalawar, Rajasthan and Mamta Bai being part of the Kitchen Garden Group was suitable for become an Entrepreneur. She was helped to set up a Small Provisional Store in the Village and with the micro-loan of Rs.10,000.
Her Efforts and Hard work paid off, her shop is doing well, and she can earn Rs. 3,000 to Rs 4,000.0 with Profit every month. This was well-timed for her family.
Once we get on to the track of Progress, we envision our life for better things, Mamta Bai is planning to send her child to the right school and pay for the tuition as well.
She thanked Literacy India Team to be by her side during the time of Need, and She wants to make us all Proud. We are indeed Proud of this Courageous Woman.
