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Creating sustainable livelihoods for artisans while expanding access to global markets for ethically sourced home goods.

• Mission: Empowering artisans in India by preserving traditional craftsmanship and creating sustainable livelihoods through the design and sourcing of contemporary home goods.  
• Innovation: Leveraging heritage techniques to create unique, handcrafted home decor and gifts that blend cultural tradition with modern design.  
• Social Impact: Connecting over 3,500 artisans to global markets, providing fair wages, and empowering local communities, with a strong focus on employing female artisans.  
• Strategic Partnerships: Partnering with Reliance Industries to scale operations and expand distribution, enhancing market reach and supporting artisans.  
• Funding Uses: Aimed at expanding operations to create at least 10,000 artisan jobs annually, while preserving cultural heritage and meeting growing consumer demand for ethically sourced products.

Mela Artisans is a mission-driven brand that focuses on creating sustainable livelihoods for artisans in India by leveraging their heritage techniques to design and source contemporary home goods. Over the past 13 years, the company has developed an extensive supply chain that connects over 3,500 artisans to global markets, providing fair wages and empowering local communities.

The current fundraising initiative aims to enhance Mela’s operational capacity, enabling the creation of at least 10,000 artisan jobs annually, with a commitment to employing a significant percentage of female artisans. By addressing the growing consumer demand for ethically sourced products, Mela Artisans seeks to redefine the home goods market while preserving cultural heritage and fostering social impact.

The company’s strategic partnerships, particularly with Reliance Industries, bolster its ability to scale operations and distribution, thus facilitating a broader reach for its unique product offerings. Through this fundraising effort, Mela Artisans is not only looking to grow its business but also to continue making a positive difference in the lives of artisans and their communities, ensuring that traditional craftsmanship thrives in a modern marketplace.

Company Info

Mela Artisans offers handcrafted home decor and gifts, emphasizing traditional craftsmanship.

Mela Artisans specializes in handcrafted home decor and gifts, drawing from traditional crafts and techniques. Their product range includes items such as bowls, trays, lighting, and gifts, showcasing various artisanal skills. The business highlights crafts like organic inlay, wood carving, block printing, and enamelling, which incorporate natural materials and vibrant designs. Each piece is crafted by skilled artisans, reflecting cultural motifs and artistic expressions. Mela Artisans aims to offer timeless styles suitable for contemporary homes, while also promoting the rich heritage of craftsmanship. Their products are available for online purchase, and they encourage customer engagement through various channels, although they do not operate a physical retail location.