The Anchal Project is "a nonprofit social enterprise by the Clines Sisters" and the initiative offers consumers one-of-a-kind homeware goods. From expertly crafted embroidered pillows that will elevate the aesthetic of one's living room to playfully colored quilted throws to create a picture-perfect bedding situation, the project is much more than allowing consumers to get their hands on artisanal goods.
Aside from using eco-friendly low-impact dyes, GOTS certified organic cotton and vintage fabrics, the modern one-of-a-kind homeware collection is also empowering to female artisans. The Anchal Project employs "women who've left the commercial sex trade," allowing them to make 30-50% more money than their previous occupation and helping them to learn new skills.
The one-of-a-kind homeware collections are available for purchase through Design Milk.
Image Credit: Anchal Project
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Empowering Female Artisans
- The Anchal Project's initiative to employ female artisans who've left the commercial sex trade and teaching them new skills presents opportunities for other organizations to do the same.
- Eco-friendly Homeware
- The use of eco-friendly low-impact dyes, GOTS certified organic cotton and vintage fabrics by the Anchal Project presents opportunities for other homeware brands to adopt sustainable practices in their production.
- One-of-a-kind Homeware
- The trend of offering one-of-a-kind homeware goods like those by the Anchal Project present opportunities for other homeware brands to innovate and offer unique products that set them apart from competitors.
Sectors Adopting This
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Nonprofit organizations could similarly seek to empower disadvantaged individuals or communities through employment opportunities by learning from the Anchal Project's initiative.
- Homeware Production
- Homeware brands could adopt eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials in their production processes inspired by the Anchal Project's initiative.
- Artisanal Homeware Retail
- The trend of offering unique, one-of-a-kind homeware goods like those by the Anchal Project presents opportunities for artisans and retailers to innovate and offer products that can capture consumer's attention.
