Odisha Initiative
Indigenous Artisan & Handloom Support
Project Brief:
Supporting traditional Sambalpuri ikat weavers, pattachitra painters, and terracotta artisans with raw material grants, contemporary design guidance, and direct exhibition platforms.
Project Context:
Middlemen exploitation and fluctuating yarn prices have pushed master artisan families into debt. Zycon provides direct support and fair-price market linkages.
Project Goal:
To safeguard indigenous craft traditions and secure sustainable, dignified monthly incomes for master weaver and artisan families.
Project Objectives:
- •Provide subsidized high-grade cotton yarn and organic dye kits.
- •Host design modernization workshops combining traditional motifs with modern apparel.
- •Sponsor artisan stalls at national handicraft expos.
Project Activities:
Raw Material Support:
Direct distribution of yarn bundles and natural mineral dyes to registered artisan cooperatives.
Exhibition & Digital Showcase:
Cataloging artisan portfolios online and facilitating direct buyer orders.
Project Factsheet
State & GeographyOdisha
Target DistrictsSambalpur, Bargarh, Puri
Total Reach / Impact1,300+ Artisans
Programme Timeline2024 – 2026
Supporting Partner / DonorTraditional Crafts Preservation Forum
80G Tax Deductible
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