Cluster development bringing artisans or small businesses together to spark productivity and innovation feels like a golden ticket for sustainable growth. At Mon Ami Foundation, we’ve thrown our heart into this model, empowering artisans across India to thrive as a collective. But here’s the reality...
Handmade products have always had a home in the hustle and bustle of offline spaces - think vibrant bazaars, bustling craft fairs, and cozy local shops. But as the digital age picks up speed, we at Mon Ami Foundation are asking a big question: Is online a viable option for artisans? With most handma...
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a movement reshaping how businesses operate, and at Mon Ami Foundation, we’re all in. As an independent, not-for-profit trust registered in India since 2015, we’ve learned one truth over the years: collaboration is the heartbeat of sustainable business. Fr...
Art is a force of liberation, a means of expression, almost a transcendental experience. Money, on the other hand, is merely a tool - a facilitator, not the end goal.
This is a widely held belief in art circles. Doing craft for the fun of it, for the joy that comes with it. The objective of earning m...
The Struggles of Women Artisans in India
In the quiet corners of India’s villages, women artisans pour their hearts into their crafts—spinning threads, shaping clay, stitching dreams. But for far too many, this labor of love doesn’t pay the bills. With no way to sell their work beyond their immediate...
