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Gurugram, Haryana, India
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RangSutra Crafts is a pioneering Indian social enterprise that works directly with rural artisans to preserve traditional crafts while ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Founded with the vision of making artisans equal stakeholders in business, RangSutra is co-owned by thousands of craft producers across India. The organization collaborates with artisan communities to design, produce, and market high-quality handmade products for domestic and international markets. RangSutra focuses on ethical sourcing, fair wages, and skill development, enabling artisans—especially women—to achieve economic independence. By blending contemporary design sensibilities with age-old craft techniques, the company ensures cultural heritage remains relevant in today’s markets. RangSutra’s inclusive business model promotes social equity, rural development, and long-term impact, making it a leader in India’s craft-based social entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Sumitra Biswa
Founder & Managing Director
Operating since 2006
100+ (direct), 3,000+ artisans associated Members
Eco-system
Agricultural Lands
Sub-sectors
Social Change
Circular Textiles
RangSutra Crafts follows an artisan-owned social enterprise model where rural artisans are shareholders in the company. The organization emphasizes ethical production, fair wages, and sustainable livelihoods while preserving traditional Indian crafts through modern design and global market access.
Artisan-Led Craft Production Model
RangSutra Crafts follows an artisan-centric production method where rural artisans actively participate in design development, production planning, and quality control. Traditional handcraft techniques such as hand embroidery, block printing, weaving, and hand stitching are combined with contemporary design inputs to meet modern market demands. The organization works through decentralized artisan clusters, ensuring ethical sourcing, skill upgradation, and sustainable livelihood generation.
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1 Fair trade
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