'Nila Connect' is an initiative to create valuable links between artisans, social enterprises and artisan owned initiatives to create a network of solidarity, knowledge-sharing and collaboration. This space serves as a directory, providing visibility and proactive support for high quality crafts from across India.

ASSAM

Dipika Kakati

Handwoven Eri Silk and Cotton yardage, stoles and sarees

Phone +91 9476632531

Instagram - @poni_handloom

Jyotsana Kalita

Handwoven Eri Silk and Cotton yardage, stoles and sarees

Phone +91 6002684655

Instagram - @jyotshana791

Kabita Kalita

Handwoven Eri Silk and Cotton yardage, stoles and sarees

Phone +91 6002669399

Instagram - @monikanchan_handloom

Manju Rani Kalita

Handwoven Eri Silk and Cotton yardage, stoles and sarees

Phone +91 9954089507

Instagram - @manjudaskalita6

Nabanita Kalita

Handwoven Eri Silk and Cotton yardage, stoles and sarees

Phone +91 6000633515

Instagram - @brahmaputra_handloom

NAGALAND

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Chizolu Lohe

Loin Loom Weaves - Home Furnishing

Phone +91 8575194435

Instagram - @chizolulohe

Email - lohechizolu@gmail.com

Lovitoli

Loin Loom Weaves - Home Furnishing

Phone +91 8974563908

Instagram - @lovi_twine

Toshila Dovi

Loin Loom Weaves - Home Furnishing

Phone +91 9612580451

Instagram - @korobidesigns

Vekuvolu Dozo

Loin Loom Weaves - Home Furnishing

Phone +91 6386117328

Instagram - @vekuvoludozo

Email - dozovekuvolu@gmail.com

WEST BENGAL

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Brojokishore Maity

Jamdani, Jacquard and linen

Phone +91 8016806717

Instagram - @brojokishore_10

Email - maitybrojokishore@gmail.com

Paban Das

Sabai Grass Woven Products

Phone +91 9434330762

Email - jpcltd@yahoo.com

Subir Biswas

Jamdani Weaving

Phone +91 7384905207

Instagram - @subir7261

Email - subir458@gmail.com

UTSA

Kantha Embroidery

Contact - Kanika Mukerji

Phone +91 9836328800

Instagram - @utsaworkshop

Email - utsaworkshop@gmail.com

JAMMU & KASHMIR

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Discovering Roots

Pashmina

Phone +91 9810256924

Instagram - @discoveringroots

Majid Mir

Kani Weaving

Phone +91 9906644999

Instagram - @majids_

LADAKH

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Looms of Ladakh

Pashmina

Phone +91 9906978606

Instagram - @loomsofladakh

UTTARAKHAND

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Kilmora

Hand Knitting

Phone +91 7535977771

Instagram - @kilmora_kgu

Peoli

Hand Knitting

Phone +91 8006409120

Instagram - @peolidesign

Taraiblue, Indigo Design

Embroidery

Phone +91 9837369727

Instagram - @kinnysandhu

UTTAR PRADESH

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Al Maun

Handcrafted stonework - inlay, lattice work and stone carving

Phone +91 9808219250

Instagram - @almaunindia

Email - almaunindia@gmail.com

Asya

Chikankari embroidery

Instagram - @asya_by_ambika

Email - info@asyastore.com

Intekhab Ahmad

Rafoogari (invisible darning technique), embroidered Pashminas and Jamewars

Phone +91 9811649326

Instagram - @intekhab.ahmad.902

Mubarakpur Weaves

Handwoven silk and cotton silk, with ‘kadua’ and ‘buta’ brocade

Contact -

Mustafa +91 9151294745

Hussain +91 8604239709

Instagram - @mubarakpur_weaves

Ram Soni

Sanjhi - paper-cut art

Phone +91 9829231175

Sirohi

Handwoven home and lifestyle products

Instagram - @sirohi.in

Email - gauri@skilledsamaritan.com

RAJASTHAN

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Dheeraj Chhipa

Block printing, dyeing and Dabu (mud-resist) printing

Phone +91 9928667334

Instagram - @dheeraj_chhipa_bagru

Email - dheeraj.naturals@gmail.com

Hastkaar

Weaving

Contact - Bharat Jain

Phone +91 9928610076

Email - bharatjain931@gmail.com

Hari Narayan Chhipa

Block printing

Phone +91 9887621711

Instagram - @hari_narayan_chhipa

Laxmilal Chippa

Dhabu

Phone +91 9571306863

Madhu Ram

Pattu weaving

Phone +91 9660900855

Contact - Riya

Email - riyakothari02015@gmail.com

Rajendar Bunkar

Weaver

Email - rajchandel22@gmail.com

Phone +91 9950667714

Mohammad Sakib

Leheriya tie-dye, using natural and Azo-free dyes

Phone +91 9680049562 / +91 9314507666

Instagram - @1.rangrez

Rekha Chhipa

Phetiya and Dabu printing

Phone +91 9602945232

Email - bhagwanlalchhipa@gmail.com

SADHNA

Production and skill-building unit - specialising in hand block printing, appliqué and embroidery

Phone +91 7737627774 / +91 9413318650

Email - sadhna@sadhna.org

SAHELI

Craft revival, embroidery

Instagram - @_saheliwomen

Website - saheliwomen.com

Tushar Solanki

Pattu weaving revival

Instagram - @tushar_.solanki

Email - tusharsolnki03@gmail.com

Udailal Chippa

Phetiya hand mud-resist textiles

Phone +91 9829640153

Email - ulchhipa456@gmail.com

GUJARAT

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Damji Marwada

Kharad weaving

Phone +91 95128 91373 / +91 87589 97939

Lalji Vankar

Phone + 91 97252 77767

Email - sanjotlalji.ths01@gmail.com

Meghiben Meriya

Appliqué work

Contact - Shamji

Phone +91 94283 06982

Tejsibhai Dhanabhai

Kharad & Akada weaving

Phone +91 9913491374

Suresh Vankar

Thangaliya Weaver

+91 97266 33397

Geetaben Bhanani

Soof and Kharak embroidery, and Ralli quilting

+91 94290 54077