Behind every Shakti.ism piece lies the story of an artisan whose hands have helped reshape tradition and in doing so, reshaped her own life. For seven years, this incredible artisan woman has brought intricate block‐printing to vibrant life, defying expectations in a craft once reserved for men.
This month, I’m sharing a guest post by my brilliant friend Laura, founder of a wonderful social enterprise calledKhushi Kantha, that aims to empower women from marginalised communities in Bangladesh. I am honoured to know so many incredible change-makers that are tackling socialproblems with creative business solutions; people like Laura who want to make a lasting positive impact in the world. By the way, Khushi Kantha is launching their very firstonline auction, today, in honour of World Children’s Day. Read on to learn more about Khushi Kantha, anddon’t forget to make your bid!