Projects — Tisser Artisans Trust

A decade of craft-led
development across India

From Warli villages to urban artisan clusters — Tisser Artisans Trust has been building skills, markets, and livelihoods since 2015.

10+
Years of Operation
14+
Projects Delivered
7
States Reached
5000+
Artisans Empowered
Our Work

Featured Projects

We are proud to present our featured projects, each representing a milestone in our journey of empowering Indian artisan communities.

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GAME — Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Increasing income levels of rural women entrepreneurs by building their business skills, digital knowledge, and market access — creating a replicable, successful model for women-led growth in India.

GAME is a Tisser Artisans Trust initiative that addresses barriers across business planning, digital literacy, product presentation, and market reach. The programme equips women entrepreneurs with the tools they need to compete in modern markets while building lasting confidence and sustainable livelihoods.

Project Name
GAME
Duration
August 2025 – January 2026
Location
Mumbai & Pune
Focus Areas
Business · Digital · Market Access
Status
Active
Entrepreneurship Training

Workshops on business planning, financial literacy, and product costing to strengthen entrepreneurial skills from the ground up.

Branding & Packaging

Helping women improve product presentation, storytelling, and visual identity to attract wider audiences and premium buyers.

Digital Literacy & Online Selling

Training artisans in smartphones, digital payments (UPI), social media marketing, and e-commerce platforms for last-mile reach.

Compliance & Legal Awareness

Guidance on business licenses, rental agreements, and regulatory requirements for smoother, confident operations.

Photography & Cataloguing

Photography basics and SKU creation for professional digital catalog uploads and stronger online product visibility.

Market Linkages & Exhibitions

Organising exhibitions, fairs, and B2B/B2C connect programmes to expand sales reach and connect women to new markets.

Economic Empowerment

Connecting women entrepreneurs to wider markets and sustainable opportunities, directly boosting household income levels.

Skill Development

Building entrepreneurial confidence through branding, digital literacy, financial management, and compliance training.

Market Access

Providing platforms for women to showcase products and expand visibility through exhibitions and digital marketplaces.

Social Impact

Creating community role models who inspire other women and promote inclusive, gender-equal growth in their communities.

Sustainability focus: GAME encourages eco-friendly practices and financial independence for long-term entrepreneurial success, contributing to Tisser's broader sustainability mandate.

25–50%
Increased income levels — Women entrepreneurs achieve a measurable rise in income through better market access and sharpened business skills.
80%+
Enhanced entrepreneurial skills — Participants gain practical knowledge in branding, digital marketing, financial literacy, and compliance.
3x
Expanded market reach — Women-led enterprises enter regional, national, and online markets through exhibitions and e-commerce integration.
Reduced dependency on intermediaries — Rural women adopt digital tools for payments, online selling, and direct customer engagement.
Sustainable livelihoods — Establishment of self-sustaining micro-enterprises that contribute to long-term community development and resilience.

Partner with Tisser on GAME

CSR funding, grants, and volunteering opportunities are open. Your support directly trains women entrepreneurs.