ABOUT US
Derived from the French word ’tisser’, meaning ‘to weave’, Tisser is dedicated to empowering artisans across India by celebrating handmade crafts and connecting creators with consumers. Since its inception in 2015, Tisser has supported over 10,000 artisans through various producer groups, fostering sustainable growth and economic independence for women artisans.
ABOUT US
Derived from the French word ’tisser’, meaning ‘to weave’, Tisser is dedicated to empowering artisans across India by celebrating handmade crafts and connecting creators with consumers. Since its inception in 2015, Tisser has supported over 10,000 artisans through various producer groups, fostering sustainable growth and economic independence for women artisans.
VISION
Our vision is to celebrate handmade products, empower creators, and connect consumers for the sustainable growth of the sector. Our core values include putting people first, maintaining high quality, and being environmentally conscious.
VISION
Our vision is to celebrate handmade products, empower creators, and connect consumers for the sustainable growth of the sector. Our core values include putting people first, maintaining high quality, and being environmentally conscious.
MISSION
At Tisser, our mission is to harness the power of handmade crafts to generate livelihoods sustainably. We aim to empower artisan clusters to create sustainable producer enterprises, strengthen the handmade value chain through innovation, and support the craft sector with transformative business models.
MISSION
At Tisser, our mission is to harness the power of handmade crafts to generate livelihoods sustainably. We aim to empower artisan clusters to create sustainable producer enterprises, strengthen the handmade value chain through innovation, and support the craft sector with transformative business models.
FOUNDER STORY
Dr. Megha Phansalkar
Dr. Megha Phansalkar is the Founder and Chairperson of Tisser Artisan Trust, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering rural artisans across India. She is an Urban and Regional Planner with a strong background in development and livelihood projects.
The idea of Tisser was born during her work with the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) at the World Bank. She observed that thousands of artisans in rural India depend on traditional crafts for their livelihood, yet lack market access, innovation, and fair pricing.
In 2015, Dr. Megha Phansalkar founded Tisser Artisan Trust as a social venture to:
- Support rural artisans and weavers
- Revive traditional handicrafts
- Create sustainable livelihood opportunities
Today, Tisser has built a network of 10,000+ artisans across multiple states in India, focusing especially on empowering women artisans.
-Dr.Megha Phansalkar
Founder and Chairperson
Tisser Artisan Trust
FOUNDER STORY
Dr. Megha Phansalkar
Dr. Megha Phansalkar is the Founder and Chairperson of Tisser Artisan Trust, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering rural artisans across India. She is an Urban and Regional Planner with a strong background in development and livelihood projects.
The idea of Tisser was born during her work with the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) at the World Bank. She observed that thousands of artisans in rural India depend on traditional crafts for their livelihood, yet lack market access, innovation, and fair pricing.
In 2015, Dr. Megha Phansalkar founded Tisser Artisan Trust as a social venture to:
- Support rural artisans and weavers
- Revive traditional handicrafts
- Create sustainable livelihood opportunities
Today, Tisser has built a network of 10,000+ artisans across multiple states in India, focusing especially on empowering women artisans.
-Dr.Megha Phansalkar
Founder and Chairperson
Tisser Artisan Trust
PHILOSOPHY
SUSTAINABLE FASHION
We believe in slow fashion that respects the planet. From eco-friendly fabrics to low-waste production methods, sustainability is at the heart of everything we create.
ARTISAN EMPOWEREMENT
We work closely with skilled artisans, ensuring fair opportunities, preserving traditional crafts, and helping communities grow with dignity.
PHILOSOPHY
SUSTAINABLE FASHION
We believe in slow fashion that respects the planet. From eco-friendly fabrics to low-waste production methods, sustainability is at the heart of everything we create.
ARTISAN EMPOWEREMENT
We work closely with skilled artisans, ensuring fair opportunities, preserving traditional crafts, and helping communities grow with dignity.
