Madhya Pradesh, India

WomenWeave

WomenWeave's artisans practice India's ancient tradition of handloom weaving, an art historically passed down from parents to children but now at risk as young weavers migrate to cities.

Hands stir red liquid in a large pot.

Through its Handloom School, the trust helps weavers master traditional techniques while learning to experiment with new fibers and dyes, giving them direct access to a global market once controlled by middlemen.