Top 10 women Entrepreneurs in Art, Craft & design - 2021

Being a land of great sculptures, exquisite designer garments, and splendid living structures, India is a country known for its arts, crafts, and design prowess. From hand crafted earthen pots and mugs, to hand-sewn garments and clothes, Indian art, craft and design offer a wide gamut of products and styles for consumers to choose from.

With inventive strides being taken by women in arts and crafts, who are specialised in planning interiors (residencies, kitchens, and office), clothes, jewellery, wooden products, books etc, it is currently an ever-increasing trade vertical in India. India's IndiraGandhi National Centre for the arts report on Cultural Mapping of India (a UNESCO Programme on Cultural Industries and Copyright Policies and Partnerships) states that the fast-changing lifestyle, aging, and negligence, the huge list of information and knowledge, that prevailed and enclosed the community, is quickly disappearing.

However, several entrepreneurs, a majority of whom are women have intervened into this sector, showcasing their superior skill to produce the arts, crafts, and design business with creative thinking and spectacular works.

With the perfect merger of traditional designs and fashionable techniques, products manufactured by Indian women designers are outstanding. In addition to perfectly made arts, crafts, and designs, the quality products like table mats, bedsheets, and lampshades, are manufactured using natural materials, textiles, blocks, and die, are facing face high demand within the market. With its unprecedented fascination for gems and jewellery, Indian women designers are giving profitable products, and transforming the Indian arts and crafts tradition for staying relevant to market trends.

In this edition of the women entrepreneur magazine, we present a listing of `Top 10 women Entrepreneurs in Art, Craft & design - 2021', who are making waves of creative style. The listing is prepared by the women entrepreneur editorial team, along with the consultation by the industry veterans, CEOs and VCs, and renowned designers.

  • Craft Maestros
  • Craft Maestros

  • With over 17 years of experience in the apparel industry, spanning sourcing, merchandising and quality, Akansha has a passion for curating the very best of Indian handicrafts

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  • Signa Design
  • Signa Design

  • She is an alumni from LS Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai with over 15 years of industry experience

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  • Design Of Thought
  • Design Of Thought

  • She set up studio DOT for design and art in 2012, intending to create widespread and meaningful impact. Devika's work has been exhibited in New Delhi, Mumbai, Dubai, and Milan

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  • Design Build Laboratory
  • Design Build Laboratory

  • An Architect, with several years of experience in America, provides Architectural, Engineering, Interior Designing and Construction Management Services across various disciplines for many industries across the world

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  • The Charcoal Room
  • The Charcoal Room

  • Her magnetic nature and radiant persona reflect in her design and work ethic, leaving a timeless impression

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  • The Stone Studio
  • The Stone Studio

  • With over 3 years of experience, she has been hands-on in creating social media campaigns and innovative experiences to grow loyal audiences

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  • Springs Home Décor
  • Springs Home Décor

  • She is a leading contemporary entrepreneur.Her commitment to never give up in the phase of adversities is what helped her in the establishment of Spring Home Decor and become an accomplished business leader

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  • Sloane Luxury
  • Sloane Luxury

  • She is nurtured in the arts, brought up amongst collectors, obtained her degree in English literature and continued to Sotheby’s for her degree in History of Decorative Art

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  • Storyboard Design
  • Storyboard Design

  • She is an ambitious entrepreneur who believes her passion for creativity, academic achievement along with dedication and hard work will help her in achieving excellence

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