# Empowering One-of-a-Kind Homeware Clines Sisters Boasts the Women-Empowering Anchal Project By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-03-25 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneofakind-homeware References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/anchal-project-makes-modern-geometric-textiles-while-empowering-women/) & [shop.design-milk](https://shop.design-milk.com/collections/anchal-project?_ga=2.249287111.1911760285.1585146752-1661541845.1585146752) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blanket-collections) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-home-textile) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roop-aroop). Image Credit: Anchal Project ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-common-thread.md) - [Heritage Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wren.md) - [Thoughtful Home Accessories Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-accessories-shop.md) - [Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvinn-collection.md) - [Empowering Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-jewelry.md) - [Creatively Abstract Homeware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rixo-1.md) - [Embroidered Limited-Edition Cotton Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-incorporated.md) - [Empowering Lambani-Designed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambani-looms.md) - [Inaugural Spring Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilary-macmillans-homeware.md)