I met Tanushree at a flea market some days ago and there was an
instant love with the products she displayed - not ignoring her passion to tell
me about them while I was simply visiting. So, I decided to have a tête-à-tête with
her to know more about KaraaShilp- her handcrafted label.
You and KaraaShilp?
My passion for handcrafted things made me step out of the Virtual world of
IT and step into the real beautiful life. Therefore, KaraaShilp was born out of
the need to follow my passion religiously and create unique things, especially
from the tossed out things.
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| Tanushree Nair from KaraaShilp |
KaraaShilp means "Hand Craft”. Through KaraaShilp, we wish to
revive the interest and appreciation for meticulously and passionately made
handcrafted products and also fuse them with western elements to make
contemporary and functional lifestyle products.
How do you think green? Or ethical?
KaraaShilp up cycles/recycles materials wherever possible and make
exquisite, usable products. In addition, our association with an NGO- Prithvi
from Ahmednagar empowers women.
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"Ojos De Dios" aka "God's Eye" home decor made by
Prithvi.
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The idea for this came when I saw my stash of old, non-fitting denims
lying around and too dear for me to throw them off. That is when I decided to
cut them to make a bag for myself and since I am crazy about crocheting, I
added some fun crochet embellishments. This was my first bag.
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| Tanushree's first bag made from an old denim and handcrafted with Crochet- KaraaShilp |
Since a woman can never have enough bags, I played around with different
materials and techniques to make these bags. As much as they are recycled, they
are sturdy, chic, stylish and eco-friendly too. Anybody interested in disposing of
their old cargo/ denims/ corduroys can put a line? :)
What is your Product range?
From bags/totes, home decor to personal accessories, jewellery, garden
products, crochet products, any idea that is unique, creative and functional.
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| KaraaShilp product range with Crochet- Chandeliers, earring holder, reusable tin cans, frames, fridge magnets, key holders etc. |
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| Different styles of Denim Bags made from old discarded denims and other fabrics- KaraaShilp. |
Contact
Tanushree Nair on facebook
Image source: KaraaShilp
Cheers
