Arti Sharma
"I was born in Delhi in 1983. People who know me well say I am a fast learner, a good planner and tolerant.
"At college, I earned an MBA and, later, an executive management degree from the Indian Institute of Management. I worked for 11 years in marketing, business development, new customer acquisition and customer satisfaction for the auto, information technology and healthcare industries.
"My work experience and interests are in strategies for new businesses, brand management, sales promotions, corporate communication and event management.
"While working as a business professional, I've always had a deep passion for social causes, especially helping the less fortunate. I met a number of artisans and learned about their lives and how they were living. They created beautiful crafts by hand from materials like wood, cloth and threads, which I thought was phenomenal.
"What really moved me was that, even though this art is world-famous, the artisans were paid so little. They were earning almost nothing and yet had to make do with it to pay for rent, food, education, daily expenses and more.
"I decided to use my marketing experience to help these artisans market their crafts and assist them in earning what they deserve. I want all artisans to earn a fair livelihood so they can have happy and healthy lives.
"This is also the sole reason of why I left my previous job to start out on my own. Our artisans' should earn what their work is worth, and it is my mission to help make this happen."
Products (34)
Sparkling Assorted Colors Resin-Coated Tea Lights Set of 8 'Festive Colors'
Geometric Beaded Evening Bag Crafted in India 'Glamorous Symphony'
Handmade Beaded Wool Christmas Ornaments set of 4 'Christmas Charms'
Six Heart-Shaped Beaded Ornaments from India 'Beaded Hearts'
White Star Glass Mosaic Tealight Holders Pair 'Festive Stars'
Hand Carved Decorative Mango Wood Box from India 'Glorious Flower'
Handcrafted Wood Puzzles Set of 3 from India 'Challenging Trio'
Blue Glass Mosaic Tealight Candleholders Pair 'Royal Light'
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Natural Brown Mango Wood Hairpins 'Palatial Grace'
Four Heart-Shaped Beaded Ornaments in Green from India 'Green Hearts'
Metallic and Black Beaded Evening Handbag from India 'Gleaming Glamour'
Embellished Aluminum Snowflake Ornaments Set of 4 'Glittering Snowfall'
Handcrafted Geometric Beaded Clutch in Vibrant Hues 'India's Glamour'
Wood Cell Phone Stand Hand Carved in India 'Close At Hand'
Embossed Cotton and Leather Peacock-Motif Journal 'Peacock Glory'
Gold Finish Tealight Candle and Holder with Jali Cutouts 'Dancing Light'
Wood Dice Set with Matching Box from India 'Game of Chance'
Black Mango Wood with Brass Dots Decorative Box and Dice Set 'Elegant Dice'
Handmade Black Cotton Beaded Jewelry Box from India 'Midnight Blooms'
Handcrafted Wood Puzzle in Brown and Beige from India 'Mental Challenge'
Pair of Handcrafted Steel Tealight Holders from India 'Slatted Glow'
Red Beaded Snowflake Tree Topper 'Radiant Snowflake'
Embossed Leather Coasters from India Set of 4 'Leafy Intrigue'
Handcrafted Cube-Shaped Wood Puzzle from India 'Test Your Mind'
Cheerful Multicolored Glass Mosaic Tealight Holders Pair 'Rainbow Cheer'
Glass Star Mosaic Tealight Candleholders Pair 'Starry Dazzle'
Hand Threaded Glass Beaded Christmas Tree Ornaments Pair 'Sparkling Christmas'
Indian Handmade Multi-Colored Cotton Striped Shoulder Bag 'Stylish Stripes'
Pine Green Cotton and Silk Clutch with Leaf Motif Beading 'Enchanting'
Embossed Cotton and Leather Dragon-Motif Journal 'Twin Dragons'
Set of Four Resin Coated Tea Lights with Brass Beads 'Shimmering Stars'
Handcrafted Beaded Snowflake Ornaments Set of 6 'Sparkling Snowflakes'
Wood Mobile Device Stand with Hand Carved Floral Motif 'Desk Garden'
Gold Finish Steel Lotus Blossom Tealight Candleholder 'Golden Lotus Glow'