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Nurturing the Future Custodians of Handloom

"An initiative inspired by WomenWeave's belief that young weavers can become empowered custodians of the resources and processes of handloom in the contemporary marketplace."

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Identify & Nurture

Specifically designed to identify and nurture the talent of young weavers from across India, ensuring traditional skills stay vibrant.

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Signature Program

Providing both traditional and cutting-edge training to young artisans, giving them the tools to optimize market opportunities and earn a more equitable livelihood.

Our Mission Our Vision Core Values

Catching the thread

The Handloom School

Catching the thread before it breaks off

"Transforming a new generation of handloom artisans into future ambassadors of the craft."

The School seeks to preserve and transform Indian handloom both as a sustainable art and a global industry, ensuring the craft remains a viable career for the youth of India.

Our Impact

Empowering Artisans,
Preserving Heritage

Through our intensive design and business training, we are building a sustainable future for young weavers across India.

10+
Years of Legacy
09+
Graduate Batches
500+
Artisans Trained
15+
Craft Clusters
Weaving Teacher
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"The School gave me the confidence to not just weave, but to manage my own business."

Artisan
Ramesh Kumar Batch 07 Graduate
Leadership & Vision

Modern Skills for
Ancient Looms

Founded by Sally Holkar, The Handloom School acts as a bridge between traditional craft and the contemporary global market, fostering a new generation of artisan-entrepreneurs.

85%

Income Growth

12+

Global Partners

Flagship Program

Our 5-Stage Journey

The Certificate in Design, Entrepreneurship & Management (CDEM) program unfurls in five strategic stages to create the next generation of artisan leaders.

Stage 01

Selection Process

Selection of 15 students through intensive field-visits and collaboration with partner organisations of WomenWeave across India.

Stage 02

On-Campus Segment

A 5.5 months’ extensive classroom segment at The Handloom School’s Maheshwar campus, focusing on technical skills and design.

Stage 03

Corporate Internship

2 weeks of immersive internship with reputed organizations in the handloom textile business to understand market standards.

Stage 04

Off-Campus Mentoring

1 year's hand-holding and collection development in the home cluster under the guidance of expert THS faculty.

Stage 05

Reunion & Graduation

A final 1-week session at Maheshwar for knowledge sharing, peer review, and the official graduation ceremony.

Heritage
Weaving
500+

Artisans Empowered

10+

Years of Legacy

Our Purpose

Empowering Artisans,
Preserving Heritage

The Handloom School is not just an institution; it is a movement to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern market dynamics. We provide artisans with the tools to become entrepreneurs.

Design Innovation
Business Skills