Handicrafts
Some of the charity’s patients and ex-schoolchildren find it impossible to earn a living. This may be because they are disabled, are illiterate or lack the necessary skills or confidence.
Calcutta Rescue’s fairtrade handicraft project was established to provide employment for these people, giving them the money they need to support themselves and their families and the dignity that comes with work.
India is famed for its handicrafts, and the project produces a wide-range of attractive products using a variety of traditional crafts and materials – from up-cycled silk saris to water hyacinth bags. Designers from Europe come to Kolkata to work with the team, training them in new skills and developing new products.
The team, now more than 50-strong, produce beautiful clothes and gift items, made with creativity and care and finished to exacting standards. A single embroidered card, for instance, takes three hours to produce.
PURCHASE OUR HANDICRAFT ITEMS
Calcutta Rescue’s handicraft Items are sold at outlets in India and Europe. These can also be purchased directly from Calcutta Rescue. A complete list of available items and their prices can be seen by clicking on this e-brochure.
To purchase an item please contact our Manager of Handicrafts Project
Arunava Ghosh Roy
(Cell): +91 8240386505 / WhatsApp: +91 9830936433
When you place an order, Arunava will give an estimated shipping cost. Payment can be made by using the “Donate” button at this site and under “optional”, use the choice “Handicrafts purchase”