Shipra Agarwal

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Shipra Agarwal

KalaGhar

  • GenderFemale
  • Experience5 Years
  • Awards- Awarded in the social startup category by Startup Odisha during International MSME trade fair held in Bhubaneswar.
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I am a management professional with a diverse experience in manufacturing, banking and craft sectors. Because of a strong inclination towards development sector, I have started KalaGhar along with my sister cum business partner. Have been part of the craft sector for more than 3 years now. Determined to create positive difference through my work.

Skills/Crafts

Basketry, Natural fibre crafts

Sabai Grass is reaped during the Autumn. Traditionally ropes were made by twinning the grass and used for making basic utility products. With design intervention and training, currently the arti

Skills/Material

Grass

Sabai grass, a perennial plant, is one of the most sturdy grass found. It is plenty available in Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, locally called as Bobei Grass.

Skills/Technique

Weaving, Handmade , Eco-Dyeing

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KalaGhar

KalaGhar celebrates art, heritage, traditions and centuries-old skills. We are combining traditional arts and skills with modern sensibilities and needs. We leverage age old traditional knowledge held by artisans of Odisha to create eco - friendly home decor and utility products. Our work creates sustainable livelihood opportunities and empowers rural women in the process.

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Mentor(s) 1

Sarika Narayan


A management graduate with more than 20 years of experience in retail and the craft sector. Worked with craft organizations and brands like Dastkar, Taj Khazana, Kilol, Cotton Curio and also in the large format retail like Max Retail, Lifestyle. Currently consults craft brands / artisan groups via her organization Sahagrasar Consulting, in the areas of business strategy and planning, product development, range planning, merchandising and marketing.

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