Sadhna
Sadhna is a strong social enterprise started by Seema Shah from Udaipur, Rajasthan in 2004 to empower women. Through skill development of women in hand embroidery – tanka stitch, Applique and patchwork and garment production, the organisation has been able to provide sustainable livelihood to 700 women. Being a fair trade member, the organisation ensures fair wages to its artisans who are also co-owners of the enterprise and share surplus generated in ratio to their contribution of work.The enterprise has a team of 27 professionals who handle the day to day functioning and have been working with many brands. The products of Sadhna include apparel, sarees, home linen and accessories. Currently the capacity of production is 3,500 pieces and envisages increasing it by 75% in the near future.
