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Kasuthi Women Empowerment Group

This is a volunteer-based organization located in the arid district of North Karnataka in South India. It works to empower women coming from marginalized sections of the society. It was set up with the aim to make women self sustainable, specifically reviving the traditional crafts of lambani, kasuthi, and others. As it follows with Fair Trade, this is continually making impact in the artisans' lives.

The group currently supports over 300 women from about 12 different communities in Bijapur. These artisans used to make only traditional costumes called "ghagra cholis" and quilts for themselves, but were then trained in skills to help them earn more income. The training program not only makes them self sustainable economically, but also as confident individuals. They now have the skills to make products more suited to the present life style of the people. Their products include bags, cushion covers, bed spreads, jewelery, wall hangings, and more.


You can see the products made by the Kasuthi Women Empowerment Group below:

$ 6.00

Striped Jute Accessory Bag



These great accessory bags match with our new Striped Jute Bag. They are made out of all-natural and sturdy jute and are accented with hand-printed yellow trim. The zip closure at the top...

$ 22.00

Nature Nectar Bags


Made of jute, more commonly known as burlap, these colorful, striped totes offer the durability and sturdiness people look for in a bag. Coming in two colors, bright green and coral, both broad-strapped bags close with a magnetic snap and are lined inside with off-white cloth. There...

$ 9.00

Jute Symphony Cosmetic Cases


The Jute Symphony Cosmetic Case is a beautiful addition to colorful jute bags at Handmade Expressions. It comes in two colors, Spring (SAB301) and Water (SAB 302). Spring is made of warmer colors such as bright pink and orange while Water is made of cooler colors...

$ 9.00 - $ 24.00

Jute Symphony Tote Bags

These colorful, striped bags come in two different colors, Spring and Water. Both bags are made of jute, a very durable and sustainable textile more commonly known as burlap, and are very roomy. Spring is made up of warmer colors such as bright pink and orange. Outlining the bag is...

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