

About

Sustained
ANVRAT FOUNDATION
The Story of ANVRAT: Where Heritage Finds Its Rhythm Again
ANVRAT was born from a simple, powerful belief that what is sustained, survives; what is nurtured, grows.
The word Anvrat itself means sustained, and that became the foundation of our vision to build an ecosystem where artisans, craft-persons, and their timeless crafts could thrive together, in harmony with nature.
Our brand color, earth brown, comes from this very philosophy. Everything on this planet begins in the embrace of the earth. And no matter how far we grow, we all return to the same soil. From that soil, life emerges again. This eternal cycle of growth, return, and rebirth is the essence of ANVRAT. The continuous line in our logo echoes this belief. It symbolizes an ecosystem that never breaks craft nurturing artisan, artisan nurturing craft, both rooted in the earth and sustained by each other. A rhythm that goes on. But behind this philosophy lies a more urgent truth.
Across villages, the rhythmic clatter of looms had begun to fade. The vibrant natural dyes, once extracted from forest leaves, roots, and minerals, were disappearing. The delicate weaves and intricate patterns, once cherished across generations, were slipping into silence. The hands that wove stories into cloth, carved history into wood, and spun thread from memory were slowly being forced to leave their craft behind. Survival demanded other work. Heritage was becoming a burden instead of pride. It was in this moment of quiet crisis that ANVRAT took shape.
We did not come to simply revive a forgotten tradition.
We came to sustain it.
To preserve it.
This is ANVRAT.
A continuous journey.
A promise to sustain.
Objectives
Carrying Art & Craft Forward – We bridge the past and future, ensuring traditional art thrives today and tomorrow.
Preserving Cultural Roots – We safeguard the techniques, stories, and values that define timeless crafts.
Innovating with Respect – We enhance, not erase, the legacy of our rich artistic traditions through thoughtful design.
Ensuring Unbroken Tradition – We empower artisans, creating new opportunities to keep heritage alive and evolving.
Rekindling Artisan Souls – We empower artisans to reclaim their legacy, reviving the traditions they abandoned for survival and restoring their pride in craftsmanship.
Crafting our Journey

Usha Rana
Trustee
Master of Arts (Hindi/ History)
Bachelor of Education

Arya Lohitang
President
Mass - Communication & Video Production

Nidhi Singh
Creative Head - Design & Research
Post-graduate in Crafts & Design, IICD
