Events
Art and Crafts exhibition Tolstoy Farm 2.0 by VMRCDI

Vaikunthbhai Mehta Research Centre for Decentralised Industries (VMRCDI), a public trust established in 1965, was started in the memory of Vaikunthbhai Mehta, a pioneer leader of the Indian Cooperative Movement and the first chairperson of Khadi and village industries commission.

It is a research, training, and documentation center devoted to the study of decentralized industries, cooperatives, and self-help institutions with the aim of empowering NGOs and others engaged in fieldwork. 

Over the decades, it has made remarkable strides in conducting pioneering research and data gathering for semi-governmental bodies and corporate CSR projects. 

Now, in a renewed commitment to its core mission, VMRCDI embarks on a transformative journey, firmly grounded in Gandhian values with a vision to revitalize local livelihoods and foster decentralization, and self-reliant village economies. 

VMRCDI envisions transforming a part of its premises into an organized platform for rural micro-products, crafts, and sustainable livelihoods in collaboration with Yusuf Meherally Centre (YMC), TISSER Artisan Trust, and researchers from TISS, Mumbai. This initiative has been named Tolstoy Farm 2.0. Read More

World Trade Expo 2023 at WTC, Mumbai
 
 
 
 
 
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                                    Fashion Show

On the first day evening of the World Trade Expo, WTC Mumbai organized a fashion show in association with Tisser Artisans Trust, which is a Mumbai-based NGO that is engaged in preserving cultural heritage, providing sustainable livelihoods, and offering empowerment and education opportunities for 6,000 artisans.Offering popular women’s necklaces such as pendants, chokers and chain necklace. Shop for jewelry in a variety of metals and gemstones to suit any occasion

The theme of the show was Khadi and it was organized to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. Read More

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weaving Heritage and Culture: Commemorating National Handloom Day 2023 with NABARD in Bhubaneshwar!

Step into the enchanting world of ‘PRATHA,’ where threads of time intertwine with the artistic legacy of Odisha.

At Tisser Artisan Trust, we stand humbled and proud as we unveil our latest collection – a testament to the exquisite traditions that have shaped generations.

‘PRATHA’ – a name that resonates with the echoes of ancestors, each stitch a

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*Pause for Cause*

Soak in the Magic of Handmade

*Jamboree from Tisser* 8 to 12th September at *Nashik*

1). Free workshops for children and craft lovers.
2). Talk show on handicrafts & handlooms
3). Partha Fashion show
4). Exhibition of craft and loom products from Pan India

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Weaving Heritage and Culture: Commemorating National Handloom Day 2023 with NABARD in Bhubaneshwar!

Step into the enchanting world of ‘PRATHA,’ where threads of time intertwine with the artistic legacy of Odisha. At Tisser Artisan Trust, we stand humbled and proud as we unveil our latest collection – a testament to the exquisite traditions that have shaped generations.

‘PRATHA’ – a name that resonates with the echoes of ancestors, each stitch a

Read More

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ICC International Expo on Home Textile & Handloom supported by Ministry of Commerce & Industrie

July 2021

Supported by the Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India, and organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, the 8-day online event is aimed at giving recognition to skilled artisans and reinstating pride in hand-spun, hand-woven, and handcrafted products. Read More

December 2021

Tisser focused on satiating the artisanal and weaving cravings of the customers from 18th to 21st Dec 2021 – showing its affinity and respect for the weaving market explicitly.

Showcased Collection-
Hand-painted Histories on Silk

Our artisan clusters from Chattisgarh present you the fruit of their labors: hand-painted kurtas, dupattas, jackets, and many such items made from the finest Mulberry Tussar Silk adorned with the historical arts of Madhubani, Warli, and block-prin.

MSME Expo

1. MSME Expo : 18th to 22nd Aug 2022  

a) Inaugration of Tisser Anthem  

b) Stalls in Expo

c) Inauguration of Centre of Excellence

Art Event at North Wing, WTC
Art Event at North Wing, WTC: 18th to 22ng Sept 2022
 
a) Live art and interactive counter-pottery   
b) Customized Warli art on Pottery Products  
c) Warli Workshop  
d) Exhibition cum 
Larsen & Toubro Infotech X UNDP X Tisser

September 2020

Larsen and Toubro Infotech, as a part of the corporate social responsibility, is training and upskilling women to participate in reviving the Warli art in partnership with United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in India. The two-fold objective of the program is to create women entrepreneurs within low income communities while also bringing this traditional art form to modern day homes. The program started in December 2017, and is reaching out to 2000 women in and around Mumbai. Tisser Artisans Trust (TAT) is a market linkage partner in this project.

As a market linkage initiative, The beneficiaries executed an order of 400 hand woven linen masks with 200 hand painted pouches keeping the current Pandemic theme in mind of Social Distancing and Work from Home.

Unleashing India Global Web Summit series:

Welcome to 117th Web Summit on Friday 16th July from 7.30pm to 8.30pm IST

Unleashing India Global Web Summit series:
Post Covid-devastation,
Enhanced Role of Art, Culture, and Artisans with proper support from Experts for National reincarnation

Chair : Dr.P.Sekhar, Chairman Unleashing India, Global Smart City Panel, MTGF

Expert Speakers

Dr.Masooma Rizvi a writer, Motivational speaker, International Architect, Museology and Art Curation and Restoration Expert. Founder of Belits Design Solution.

Dr.Megha Phansalkar, a Reputed Social Entrepreneur and expert in urban transformation and Rural development popularising Artisans to Global recognition.

RISE World Summit, Kohinoor Business School, Kurla

January 2019

The RISE Summit is an open platform to actively map resources and partnerships driven by the RISE shared values – Responsible, Inclusive, Sustainable, and Eco-friendly. The Idobro works mainly on market linkage. This is the main objective to create future opportunities for our women artisans. We have participated in this two-day summit. The customers were really encouraged to the various products. The women get different exposure through this Summit as the structure of the Summit and Art Festival is completely different. At this Summit, women developed their communication skills and got valuable compliments and suggestions for their products. Here as the crowd was already aware of the handicraft value felt supported by women.


Trained Womens : Smita Mahadik, Supriya Salunkhe, Vishakha Bamane, Savita Kadam.

Location: Kohinoor Business School, Kurla

TIMES SANSKRUTI FESTIVAL -THANE

January 2019

Times Sanskruti festival – Thane is one of the very popular events among art lovers in Maharashtra.  The festival is a confluence of Art and Culture and is being organized from 11th to 14th of January 2019 near the beautiful ‘Upvan Lake area. Our project team took the opportunity to participate in a fest and decided to reach the craft lovers through showcasing artisans’ skills. Various products made by the hands of rural artisans were exhibited in a stall.  All these products were beautified and stylized with traditional Warli paintings on them. Read More

Swayamsidhha Mahila Mahamandal Exhibition, Parel

January 2019

Swayamsiddha Mahila Mahamandal SHG wing works in the field of Women Empowerment through two major activities these are Self Help Groups (SHGs) and women Empowerment through Self Employment and livelihoods.

This exhibition was arranged by all women from Swayamsidhha. This was specifically a food exhibition. A variety of products like Kurtis, Kurtas, Palazzos, Long Skirts, Scarf, Strolls, Dupattas, Shoes, Jute Bags, Read More

Chetana Craft Centre, Kala Ghoda Fort

January 2019

Chetana is a craft center that has various arts and crafts of India, the hand-woven textiles which are probably the oldest and most popular. We took the opportunity to showcase our products at Chetana Craft Center and decided to reach out to craft lovers by showcasing artisans’ skills.

All these products were beautified and stylized with traditional Warli paintings on them. Craft lovers enjoy shopping, and buy these products with an appreciation of art and artists too.


Trained women: Pritam Paikrao, Monica, Nikita Bharshankar – Aarey Unit 22

Location: Kala Ghoda, Fort

Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM) Thane Exhibition 2019

January 2019

Our Project Team members from Ganeshpuri and Angaon participated in the Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM),  Thane Exhibition 2019, Maharashtra Govt. Women from our Bhiwandi cluster made these Warli products under the name of Krantijyoti Lok Sanchalit Sadhana Kendra, Angaon. This is our CMRC where we held pieces of training for Warli Art and now the women’s are making these products by themselves.


Location : Thane

Marketing Linkage

November 2018

Project team along with community members participated in the Diwali exhibition and displayed products developed under the Disha Project.

CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT

October 2018

Project Team in cluster development activities at Ganeshpuri and Sanjay Gandhi National park