Anvrat's mission is to enhance livelihoods by providing skill development and entrepreneurial training to artisans, craft-persons, economically disadvantaged groups, and tribal communities in traditional art and crafts like hand weaving, hand-spinning and natural dyes.
Artisans we work alongside in Jharkhand
Hunar Ghar at Rampur:
Anvrat presents "हुनर घर" at Rampura, a skill development and training shelter dedicated to creating sustainable livelihoods and empowering women. Our objective is to provide a comprehensive program in traditional craft practices, where women will be trained in natural dyeing techniques along with crochet and knitting using naturally dyed yarns.
Through Hunar Ghar, we aim to revive age-old traditions that once thrived in every household, when grandparents lovingly knitted apparel for their families. In today’s world of fast fashion, such crafts have nearly faded. By nurturing these skills, we not only preserve our cultural heritage but also create opportunities for women to turn tradition into sustainable income.
The Santhal's:
Nature is woven into their songs, traditions, and daily existence for santhals, nature is life itself. In honor of this profound bond with Prakrti- Mother Nature. Project Prakrti (funded under CSR by Central Coalfield Limited), a journey of revival and empowerment. Through this initiative, prakrti supported and trained 75 Santhali women to breathe new life into their age-old weaving tradition.
We are delighted to collaborate with Project Prakrti in providing training on embroidery, natural dye and advanced loom techniques. This partnership enables us to introduce fresh designs inspired by the Santhal community’s rich cultural heritage, while empowering the women weavers to preserve tradition and together, we are on the way to reaching a meaningful milestone.
The Swasi's:
Swasi is an endogamous weaving clan within the Munda Society. For generation they have dedicated their art to traditional weaving, creating bridal sarees (Songolparia), priest’s robe (Botoi), vibrant dancing attire for men and women (Kareya & Lehenga)and these garments have been an integral part of Munda Culture & Social celebration.
Traditional Motifs of Swasi's: Tara Phul & Rigri Konda.
The Mehar's:
The royal family of Birugarh, Simdega settled weavers of Mehar community, who have been weaving Jharkhand’s iconic Biru Gamcha, Shawls, Carpets and Motiya Sarees for generations. Their signature red patterns on white backgrounds reflects a rich tradition of Jharkhand.
Traditional Motifs of Mehar's : Fifly Phul, Chiarkani, Teer, Machi Phul & Oncha Buti
The Muslim Weaver's :
Ranchi alone is home to over 50+ muslim weaver's. These skilled artisans have been engaged in weaving Tassar Silk & Cotton, preserving the age-old traditions brought by their ancestors.Their craft continues to play a vital role in the cultural & economic fabrics of Jharkhand.
