Bunakar: everyday tote bags woven in Sambalpuri ikat

Laptop totes and slings handwoven by 14 weavers in Bargarh, Odisha, with a fair price paid upfront.

By Sunita Pradhan · Goal ₹60,000

About this campaign

Who are you? I am Sunita, and I work with 14 Sambalpuri weavers in Bargarh district. What are you making or raising for? Handwoven ikat totes, slings and laptop sleeves lined with recycled canvas. How did it start? Weavers in my village were leaving the loom for daily wage work. Saris sell slowly; everyday bags sell every week. What is your plan and timeline? All bags are woven and shipping started on 10 October. Every order reaches backers by the end of November. How will the money be used? 60% advance to weavers, 20% lining and stitching, 10% packaging, 10% shipping. Why does it matter? Every bag pays a weaver a full day's wage at a fair rate.