About Textile Craft India

Our Story

Textile Craft India was founded in 2020 with a simple yet powerful mission: to showcase and support the incredible world of small-scale textile manufacturing in India. What began as a personal passion project has grown into a platform that connects artisans, entrepreneurs, and textile enthusiasts from across the globe.

Our founder, Rajiv Sharma, comes from a family with three generations of involvement in textile production. After witnessing the challenges faced by small-scale producers in competing with industrial operations, he established this platform to highlight their unique advantages and help them navigate the modern marketplace.

Today, Textile Craft India serves as both an educational resource and a bridge between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary business practices.

Our Mission

To empower small-scale textile producers by providing practical knowledge, market insights, and a platform to showcase their unique craftsmanship in the global marketplace.

Our Vision

A thriving ecosystem where India's traditional textile crafts evolve alongside modern manufacturing practices, creating sustainable livelihoods while preserving cultural heritage.

Our Core Values

Community Support

We believe in strengthening the communities behind textile crafts, recognizing that thriving communities produce thriving crafts.

Sustainability

We promote environmentally responsible practices that minimize waste and resource consumption in textile production.

Knowledge Sharing

We facilitate the exchange of techniques, innovations, and business practices that help small producers succeed.

Ethical Business

We advocate for fair compensation and ethical treatment of all workers in the textile value chain.

Meet Our Team

Rajiv Sharma

Founder & Director

With over 15 years of experience in textile manufacturing, Rajiv bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern business practices.

Priya Malhotra

Chief Editor

A textile researcher and writer specialized in documenting traditional techniques and their adaptation to contemporary markets.

Vikram Joshi

Technical Advisor

An expert in small-scale production equipment and processes who helps artisans optimize their manufacturing setups.

Ananya Desai

Marketing Strategist

Specializes in helping artisanal producers find their unique market positioning and reach appropriate audiences.

Did You Know?

India's small-scale textile sector includes over 2.5 million handlooms and 3.8 million power looms, contributing to nearly 15% of the country's total textile output! These small units often specialize in unique products that large factories cannot efficiently produce.

What People Say About Us

"The resources provided by Textile Craft India helped me transform my small family weaving business into a sustainable enterprise with international clients."

Lakshmi Devi

Handloom Weaver, Kerala

"As a design student researching traditional textile techniques, this platform has been invaluable in connecting me with artisans and understanding their manufacturing processes."

Michael Chen

Design Researcher, UK

"The practical advice on scaling production while maintaining quality has been crucial to growing my block printing workshop from 3 to 12 artisans."

Nikhil Sharma

Workshop Owner, Rajasthan

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