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Women stitch on a hand sewing machine and lay out printed fabric on a mat in a paved courtyard while children watch, during an Ecosevika session

Flagship project

Project Ecosevika

Empowering women through sustainable upcycling of fabric waste into beautiful products, creating livelihood opportunities.

  • 150+women

Empowering Women Through Sustainable Crafts

Every piece of discarded fabric becomes a source of income and empowerment. Through Project Ecosevika, we transform textile waste into beautiful, functional products while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for women in our community.

Why Project Ecosevika Exists

The Challenge We're Addressing

Limited Economic Opportunities: Many women lack access to sustainable income sources and skill development opportunities.

Textile Waste Crisis: The fashion industry generates enormous amounts of fabric waste that often ends up in landfills.

Untapped Potential: Traditional craftsmanship skills are undervalued despite their potential for creating beautiful, sustainable products.

Our Mission

To empower women with sustainable livelihood opportunities while promoting environmental responsibility by transforming fabric waste into valuable products.

How Project Ecosevika Works

Fabric Collection

We collect fabric waste from textile manufacturers, tailoring shops, and fashion houses that would otherwise be discarded.

  • Partnership with textile manufacturers for fabric donations
  • Collection drives at tailoring shops and boutiques
  • Community fabric donation programs

Skill Training

Women receive comprehensive training in fabric upcycling, design techniques, and product creation to build sustainable skills.

  • Basic and advanced stitching techniques
  • Product design and pattern making
  • Quality control and finishing methods

Product Creation

Trained women create beautiful, functional products from upcycled fabrics, earning income while developing their craftsmanship.

  • Creating bags, pouches, and accessories
  • Quality assurance and product finishing
  • Packaging and branding for market readiness

Market Access

We provide marketing support and sales channels to ensure women have sustainable access to customers and fair compensation.

  • Online marketplace and e-commerce presence
  • Participation in craft fairs and exhibitions
  • Direct sales and bulk order facilitation

February 2025

Ecosevika set-up at Ren Basera

All photos: Ecosevika set-up at Ren Basera

February 2025

Ecosevika upcycled bags showcase

All photos: Ecosevika upcycled bags showcase

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