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Favourite Women-Run Businesses in India

Hello! 
Happy International Women's Day to all my fellow sisters! 

There are many ways to celebrate this day and one of the ways in which I have decided to do so is by promoting (not sponsored, obviously!) some fabulous women-run businesses in India. 

Long-time readers of this space will know that I buy from many small businesses- almost 90% of my purchases are from small businesses, many of whom I've discovered via Instagram. I always feel so happy about supporting women-run enterprises, especially, if it is a small art or skill-based venture of love. 

So, without further ado, let's get this post! 




Here's a quick overview shot of the brands we're going to be talking about. 




From Left to Right: 

Karubasona: Run by three friends from Kolkata, Karubasona makes art that you can wear, carry  or just admire. Featured here is our custom-made Feluda outside Flury's bookmark. Their work is beautiful and if you like to have beautiful art adorn your tote bags, jewellery, phone cases, pencil cases, bookmarks etc., then definitely hit them up! 

Paulami Saha: Fabric jewellery has never looked this good! Paulami Saha makes the most gorgeous silk and kantha work embellished earrings, brooches, necklaces, bags and other accessories. Her work is flawless and her pieces are stunning. Featured here are our Ilish Maach earrings and Frieda brooch. 

Studio Joyeeta: The creator of the most stunning art!! Joyeeta's pieces are original, beautiful and quirky. We have so many things from her- tote bags, pouches, jewellery and even an art print that she so kindly sent me for my birthday. We love Joyeeta and her work! If you love art and love carrying gorgeous art with you, then you have to check her out. Featured here are our Fish pouch and one of the many necklaces of hers that we're lucky to own! 

Riddhi Pankaj: Another favourite lady and brand from Kolkata! She makes the best fabric-leather bags! Her designs are so unique and original and of the best quality! We have lost count of how many of her bags we own! Featured here is a little elephant coin pouch and look how cute it is! You simply have to check out Riddhi's bags and get one as a treat-yourself present! 





From Left to Right: 

Chiaroscuro: The best indie leather handbag brand in India. Period. Chiaroscuro is Delhi-based and is run by the lovely Smriti Sain. We have lost count of how many bags we have from Chiaroscuro and I am pretty sure we'll buy more. Smriti uses up cycled leather for her products and that is just one kind way to still get yourself a will-last-forever leather bag! She also makes stunning wallets and, as featured here, Kindle cases! Go, go, go and get yourself something pretty! 

Alicia Souza: If you love stationery and little bits and bobs, then this is a brand that you have to check out. Based out of Bangalore, Alicia Souza is an artist, who puts her quirky art on buttons, notebooks, planners, mugs, bags, phone cases etc. etc. Featured here is a little button that says 'I love Big Books'. 

ArterybyHB: Anupriya is a fashion blogger, who is also a very talented fashion designer and artist. Her stationery brand- Artery by Howrah Bridge- has some of the cutest and quirkiest buttons, notebooks and bookmarks! Featured here is one of her girl buttons and we just love her and her work! Do check her out if you love quirky stationery! 

Deesa by Deepika: Based in Delhi, Deepika makes the cutest brooches and buttons! Every little thing is hand-sewed and is so cute and so well-made! Do check her out for loveliness such as our little black kitty brooch! We have so many cute brooches from her! 




Left to Right: 

Subr Studio: Run by Sudha and Susan, Subr has the most gorgeous fabric bags and accessories! We've bought several little things from them and love each one of them! Every product is well made and their curation of fabrics and sense of colour is just stunning! Featured here is our passport wallet in Madras Checks! Love, love! 


Bottom Centre: Khadder Ki Kameez: Sonalini makes beautiful paper products such as these cute little home bookmarks, gift tags, other kinds of bookmarks and accessories. Her art of beautiful and so cute! Do check out Khadder Ki Kameez for very cute stationery goodies. 


Mela by Shreya: Shreya makes beautiful fabric jewellery! If you want something interesting and unique, then definitely check out her profile. Featured here is a block print indigo ring made her her. She also does stunning earrings! 


 Vastriyan: Bidisha makes stunning statement fabric and wood jewellery. If you love statement pieces with delicate embroidery or art, then you have to check out her profile! Featured here are one of my favourite lotus earrings made by her. 


The Black Canvas: A Bombay-based leather goods brand run by Khyati, The Black Canvas has stunning leather notebooks, bags, belts, camera straps and other accessories. Each product is so well made and unique. Featured here are our Mustard A6 Traveler's Notebook and our Bombay Traveler's Notebook. Definitely check out this store for all kinds of cute and functional leather goods! 

Hope you found a new brand to love! 

Have a great week ahead, guys! 

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