Skill Development

Nirjhari Craft — Women-Led Livelihood Cooperative

Our Jaipur-based group livelihood programme is committed to empowering women artisans and advancing their economic independence. At the heart of this initiative is Nirjhari Craft, a fully women-led Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) that operates on a Hub & Spoke model, with multiple sub-centres spread across Rajasthan.

"When I joined Nirjhari Craft, I had never imagined that my embroidery skills could generate a regular income. Today, I manage orders and train younger women in my village." — Kamla Bai, Sanganer, Jaipur

How the Model Works

Each sub-centre is structured to tap into the unique talents of local artisans, enabling them to efficiently handle large-scale, time-bound orders through collective production.

1. Skill Mapping — Identifying each artisan's existing craft and training needs
2. Training & Capacity Building — Workshops in quality control, design trends, and production planning
3. Order Fulfilment — Members manage procurement, production, packaging, and dispatch
4. Sales & Market Access — Products marketed through exhibitions, e-commerce, and B2B partnerships
5. Profit Sharing — Fair, transparent compensation ensuring every artisan earns equitably

Products & Market Channels

Artisans produce a diverse range of handicrafts — including block-printed textiles, embroidered goods, handmade jewellery, and upcycled fashion. These are sold through:

• 🛍 Craft exhibitions and trade fairs
• 🛒 ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce)
• 🌐 Amazon, Etsy, and NirjhariCraft.com
• 🤝 Direct B2B corporate gifting partnerships

Sustainability Initiatives

• Market Linkages — Partnerships with retail chains and export buyers
• Internships — Skill development opportunities for young women entering the workforce
• CSR Integration — Corporate partners fund training batches and purchase products at fair prices
• Accessible Locations — Sub-centres within reachable distance for artisans across Rajasthan

Who Can Join

Any woman with an interest in handicrafts — regardless of prior formal training — is welcome to apply. We provide foundational training before integrating new members into the production cycle.