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Copy of About Us Organization - Sasha Association for Craft Producers Skip to content Main Menu About UsMenu Toggle OrganizationMenu Toggle Sasha Association for Craft Producers Sasha Textile Artisans Association Sarba Shanti Ayog RASA Producer testimonials Vision & Mission Artisan Groups Fair TradeMenu Toggle Guarantee Fair Trade Retail HistoryMenu Toggle Milestones Products & ServicesMenu Toggle Products & Services Overview Customized Apparel & Accessories Customized Handicrafts Wholesale Ordering Craft Skills Profiles Product Showcase Retail ShopsMenu Toggle Online shop Kolkata ShopMenu Toggle Kolkata Events Delhi ShopMenu Toggle Delhi Events Global Shops Development ProgramsMenu Toggle Overview Development Services Impact Request services News Contact Us Search Search for: WHO WE ARE The Sasha business model is built on the principles of equity, transparency, social justice and environmental concern. A response to the marginalization of artisans In 1978, craft in India was going through an especially low period due to the influx of cheaper and sometimes better, machine-made goods. Craftspeople were increasingly being marginalized and their products trivialized as 'ethnic' and purely decorative. Artisans - especially women - were exploited by middlemen, and the craft they practised was fast losing its identity to cater to market demands. Customers had no idea about what they were buying and artisans had no idea who was buying their products. SASHA WAS CREATED TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES Strategic initiatives to empower artisan communities Sasha is a vibrant, decentralized network of organizations, built on complementary competencies. The collective mission of the entire network is to strengthen, support, and expand market opportunities for artisans. Sasha works with nearly 100 groups of disadvantaged women and marginalized producers & artisans from rural and semi-urban pockets of North-East India, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar and some other states. Sasha Association for Craft Producers (SACP) SACP (also called Sasha) is a not-for-profit craft development & marketing organization working with marginalized artisan and women producers. The marketing team works closely with Producer partners. Together, they translate market trends into designs suitable for a variety of clientele. As a result, Producers now access both international and high-end domestic markets. Sasha is committed to expanding the reach of Fair Trade in India's growing domestic market. Retail outlets in Kolkata and Delhi are a destination for discerning customers. They cater to people looking for authentic handmade products that are rich in culture and creativity. Sasha also organizes regular exhibitions and events in both cities. The synergy of the indigenous artisans' creative aspirations and the modern, fresh outlook of our professional designers finds expression in some striking products Sarba Shanti Ayog (SSA) Sarba Shanti Ayog (SSA) focuses on capacity building, technical assistance, design and product development along with the social developmental needs of the Producer groups and Fair Trade organization. Producer partners are well represented on the managing committee. By nurturing innovation, Sasha helps Producers adapt their products to contemporary demands. Amplifying Producer capabilities and competitiveness improves their profitability and sustainability. Interventions at various levels, help grassroots Producers to meet the stringent standards and norms of international trade (quality, safety, environment, child labor and gender equity). Learn more about the services provided by SSA. Sasha Textile Artisans Association (STAA) STAA was formed in 1983 as a textile producer collective, covering various textiles and garment groups. This involves addressing the different stages of the value chain - weaving, dyeing and printing, stitching and embroidery, tailoring and finishing. Learn more about the history of STAA. RASA caters to ethically and ecologically aware customers who want natural food and body care products that make a positive impact on people and the planet. Ruro Agro Services Association (RASA) Ruro Agro Services Association (RASA) is a not-for-profit, Fair Trade organization that trains women to make gourmet spices and hair and body care products from pure, organic, natural materials. Women from underprivileged communities are equipped with technical and managerial skills to set up and run efficient production units for agro-based products. Staff are taught the skills required for preparation, production, and packaging of the products and each unit is furnished with basic processing and testing facilities. RASA was established by Sasha in 1991 as a predominantly non-craft enterprise focused on the wellness and food market segments. Website: www.rasanaturals.com The network provides support for the entire supply chain Production Grassroots craft producers and organizations across India. Collectives like Sasha Textile Artisans Association (STAA) and Ruro Agro Services Association (RASA). Business Development & Marketing Sasha Association for Craft Producers (SACP) supports artisans with a design, marketing and administrative team. Capacity Building & Social Development Sarba Shanti Ayog (SSA) empowers the marginalized artisan community with skills development and infrastructure improvement. MARKETS Artisan groups are encouraged to explore local markets and offered assistance to take part in exhibitions. Holistic support helps them enter and thrive in international markets. DESIGN The ongoing process of design and development equips groups to successfully adapt their products to suit different market needs. CAPACITY BUILDING Sasha assists groups with managerial and financial guidance, establishing systems and procedures where needed. Connections are made to address social development needs. CRAFT REVIVAL Organizing workshops and exhibitions both in India and abroad facilitates a more equal relationship between artisans and their customers and is helping revive traditional designs. NETWORKS Sasha recognizes the need to create a network of supportive work relationships among the different artisan groups. This facilitates change and groups grow together while sharing skills, experiences and resources. FAIR TRADE Sasha is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization and a founding member of the Fair Trade Forum - India and WFTO Asia. Craft producers are motivated to adopt best practices and embrace all the different aspects of fair trade. Words from our Producers Sasha has taught me to produce garments with a high standard in quality and design. I could never believe that clothes from my unit would be exported to countries like New Zealand and the UK and the buyers would visit my unit and I would meet them myself. Ananta Ankita Ladies Tailor From where I began, I could have never dreamed to run my own business with 20 women and also represent producers on Sasha’s Managing Committee. Sagarica Sagarica Embroidery I proudly say that this work has not only supported my family but also helped me to bring up my two daughters well and provide them with a proper education. Shanti Kolaghat Socio-Economic Welfare Society Vision & Mission Vision To create prosperity through empowering and providing livelihood opportunities for craft groups and marginalized communities residing in India and promote fair trade as a way of life. Mission To provide sustainable livelihoods to the marginalized communities by leveraging the fair trade principles and practices. To empower artisans by building and improving upon their relevant capacities and facilitating their access to services like marketing, finance, insurance, education etc. To catalyze viability and vibrancy in the craft sector -- economically, socially, environmentally and culturally. To commit to the Fair Trade principles and practices, uphold its spirit and maintain a leading position in terms of contributing to the fair trade movement in India and the world. Governance Both Sarba Shanti Ayog and Sasha Association for Craft Producer are registered societies under the Societies West Bengal Act XXVI of 1961. 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