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“The notion of education through handicrafts rises from the contemplation of truth and love permeating life’s activities.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons.” — Malala Yousafzai

“Gar Bar-ru-e-ZaminAst; HaminAst, HaminAstHaminAst.” If there is a heaven on Earth, it is here…it is here… it is here — Amir Khusro

“When I was in my teens, growing up for a girl meant graduating to a sari. Once I’ve worn a sari it gets ironed or starched and hung at the end of the line; all my saris get circulated.” — Laila Tyabji

“Indian carpet designers and weavers have made distinct and meaningful contributions to the Oriental tradition of carpet weaving; in itself this is ample justification for giving Indian carpets the attention they have generally been denied.” — Daniel Walker

“Passionate women are those who not only empower themselves, but empower themselves to empower others.” — Kiran Bedi

Welcome to The Sidhast Foundation !

Sid-hast, literally translates to ‘skilled-hand’. Over the last decade, The Sidhast Foundation (TSF) has been working towards the preservation and evolution of the rich history of Indian craft traditions. Our social initiatives are aimed at the artisans and craftspeople of India in order to continue their work in a gainful and unadulterated manner. Sidhast was launched to promote handcrafted apparel and lifestyle products created by artisans from across the country. Since 2020, TSF has expanded its vision to include other social and community initiatives that focus on women’s rights, reproductive health and menstrual hygiene, promote gender equality, support mental health and de-addiction programmes and skill generation.