“Himadri-Hans Handloom” (HHH) is a noble initiative of The Hans Foundation, a non-profit organization, working in collaboration with the Government of Uttarakhand. The objectives are to make Uttarakhand’s handloom and handcrafted textiles accessible to global markets, impart technical and design skills to rural women artisans of Kumaon thereby helping them enhance their indigenous skills, and fina
lly, make local craft products that match the needs and aspirations of the new-age consumer. We are:
1) Purposeful
An overwhelming number of weavers in India currently live in poverty. Since 2003, we have supported community development in India by working with over 500 women weavers. Our initiative has brought social reform to women in some of the remotest parts of the Himalayas. Dependency on agriculture, which placed rural communities at the mercy of the vagaries of nature, is no longer a matter of concern. We hope to revive handloom by making these one-of-a-kind textiles accessible to the international market.
2) Responsible
- Our Carbon Footprint: It takes 132 million metric tons of coal to power all the plants that produce fabric for the world. In contrast, making handloom cloth does not need to consume even one piece of coal. Handloom is done without electricity or emissions. The carbon footprint of the handloom is so small that it is practically immeasurable.
- Ethical Sourcing: Our manufacturing process follows strict ethical guidelines. No child labor is used and animals are reared and cared for in a humane way. Our Objective -
The primary objective is to promote local handicrafts and artworks that are symbols of the Himalayan cultural heritage. In doing so, we also create sustainable livelihood avenues for the marginalized craft communities. The aim is to strengthen traditional craft value chains thereby bringing the desired change in society. Our Strength -
We have well equipped in-house production centers coupled with a dedicated team of highly skilled master craft persons (producers), technical experts (subject matter specialists), and design professionals. Together, we design and create fashionable and sustainable textiles and products that meet the needs of our most discerning buyers. Our USP -
Our aim is to highlight local skills, keep pace with modern fashion trends through our innovative designs and use of modern technology, and ensure that we maintain our quality standards at all times. Our emphasis on environmentally friendly and energy-efficient craft practices and our commitment to the upliftment and security of our women-artisans is of paramount importance to us. We pride ourselves on being able to showcase our contemporary heritage products which come with a distinctly human touch.
