HandsOfIndia

HandsOfIndia is a Private Limited company based out of Vrindaban, Mathura. Though the company is incorporated in Vrindaban and has a design unit there, we work with artisans from all over India. 2) Who are the promoters of the outfit? HOI is promoted by two sisters - Malyada Goverdhan and Ramya Rangacharya. You can read more about us here. 3) What... is the mission of HOI? Our mission is - "To become synonymous with fairly traded, eco-friendly and genuine handcrafted products, of the very highest quality, from all over India.'. In case you want to dig deeper, please read up on our work philosophy, and the rest here. 4) What is the legal nature of the company? HOI is incorporated in Vrindabanas a Private Limited company, a for-profit firm where Ramya and Malyada are the current two directors. The company is based out of Vrindaban. Its audits are submitted every year certified by a Chartered Accountant, and it holds all the valid licenses for procuring products from various states in India, and then selling them in the country. 5) Why is HOI not a member of the fair trade organisations? We are currently starting up, and it will take us about a year or so to get ourselves certified. We are currently undergoing the process of getting recommendations for the membership, and hope to achieve it soon. We understand its a fair expectation of the customers from us. We as an organization have an equal partnership with the artisans. We work with them closely at various levels, help them in understanding and retaining design aspects of the craft, catalogue their products, and provide financial support. 6) Are HOI products certified as eco-friendly? All, but a few, products on HOI are hand made without the use of a powered machinery. We use handloom extensively, but in rare cases, where linen is required, we use power loom cloth. In terms of the dyes that are used, we are currently in the process of getting natural dyeing certifications. Any 100% organic or natural product will be listed as such. If they are not listed ...Read More