Six years ago, in the quaint town of Maheshwar, I met Girija Aunty. From the moment I arrived, she welcomed me with open arms, taking care of my meals, tea, and even providing a home away from home at House45. Despite her short stature and very thin body, Girija Aunty is inc... Read More

Nestled on the banks of the sacred Narmada River, Maheshwar is a town steeped in spirituality and tradition. The essence of this place is reflected in its humans, who are deeply religious and culturally rich. Their unwavering faith in Maa Narmada, one of the oldest and most ... Read More

On one chill night in November, I reached Maheshwar via Khandwa by train from Mumbai. “Khandwa mein Kishore Kumar rehte the aur unka yahan mandir bana hai. Chalo Apko dikha dete hain” said my chatty cab driver who drove me to Maheshwar from Khandwa. By the time I reached... Read More

Learning as well as working as a female weaver is tough, but she did it anyway with all the struggles she faced. The biggest support she had was her husband and her family.... Read More

In history, we have heard that India was also called the golden bird. No one has written like this nor has anyone said It’s my belief, that craft is one of the golden feathers of that golden bird. When we talk about craft or artisans, the one common thing in all which a... Read More