Success Story IV

These women in the group used to practice one or the other craft, at least many of them knew basic sewing, mending and basic embroidery. Through Project स्वावलम्बन, regular skill training sessions were conducted to capitalise on this undermined skill of theirs.

They were also made to understand the modular production system where they worked as a team and every product made is done by all members in the team and each member specializes in one kind of operation. 

These low wage working women were trained to develop products which were marketable and followed the latest trends. Our participants were trained to make paper patterns for basic utility products and then utilize fabric waste generated in the production of clothes, to make these products high on utility and aesthetic index. 

The skills developed were in the area of Sewing, Quilting, Mending, Knitting, Embroidery, Crocheting, Braid work, Macramé etc. The following products were made by these women and were exhibited for sale in an exclusive exhibition on the auspicious occasion of the festival 'Rakhsa Bandhan': Tote bags, Grocery bags, Carry bags, Sling bags, potli bags, Diary covers, Bookmarks, Coasters, Pencil Stand, Cushion covers, Table Covers, Table mats and Runners, Jewellry, Stole etc.