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Direct 2 Crowd

Upcoming Project

Handloom Foundation proudly presents a new revival initiative dedicated to preserving an old-world tribal cotton weaving tradition. Rooted in ancient processes such as forest cotton collection, traditional hand spinning, natural dyeing, and weaving on indigenous looms, this project celebrates a textile heritage deeply connected to nature and community life. Created in collaboration with tribal artisans, the textiles will feature earth-inspired colours and authentic weaving techniques, reflecting the simplicity, strength, and cultural identity of this rare craft. Every piece represents a sincere effort to bring back a tradition that has been slowly fading in the face of modern industrial production.

This is not just a saree; it is a one-of-a-kind creation, crafted for this season only. A rare opportunity to own something truly special — once gone, it won’t return.

Please read the project brochure carefully before enrollment.
Last date to enroll: 31st March 2026

A glimpse of creations from our past seasons

Direct 2 Crowd

Empowering Handloom Weavers and Enthusiasts Through Innovative Handloom Initiatives

During the initial lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, we launched a special initiative called “Direct 2 Crowd.” This unique project serves as a bridge between consumers and weavers by facilitating crowd-funded handloom production projects.

As we are aware, individual weavers often lack the necessary funds to create authentic handloom products and offer them directly to customers. In our initiative, we gather a community of craft enthusiasts who contribute through pre-orders, providing the necessary financing for the project.

Through this initiative, we ensure that weaver families receive their remuneration promptly upon the completion of each project. This payment allows them to choose their path, whether it involves embarking on an independent journey to develop their own products or addressing medical and other family-related needs.

If you would like to explore the details of the projects we have successfully accomplished, please continue scrolling down. For those seeking genuine handcrafted products made with pure raw materials, we encourage you to stay tuned. We provide full transparency by openly sharing the cost sheet, allowing you to understand the exact amount you are paying and the reasons behind it.

Previous Seasons of D2C Project

Revisiting Muslin
Season 1

8 Artisan Families got benefited

Revisiting Muslin
Season 2

6 Artisan Families got benefited

Revisiting Muslin
Season 3

7 Artisan Families got benefited

Muga Tangail
REVIVAL

4 Artisan Families got benefited

Kala Cotton
JAMDANI

6 Artisan Families got benefited

Matka Bafta
REVIVAL

4 Artisan Families got benefitted

Keri Kinaar Chanderi
REVIVAL

4 Artisan Families got benefited

Rediscovering
LINEN

2 Artisan Families got benefited

Revisiting
BANARASI

4 Artisan Families got benefited

Revisiting
BALUCHARI

4 Artisan Families got benefited

groundbreaking
muslin Tangail

6 Artisan Families got benefited

DHAKAI
Jamdani

4 Artisan Families got benefited