THE SUSTAINABLE MARKETPLACE

Shop Consciously. Empower Artisans.

Welcome to a marketplace where every purchase tells a story of revival, empowerment, and ecological balance. Discover hand-curated stalls featuring indigenous products, handspun crafts, art, and upcycled local crafts, all sourced directly from grassroots artisans and change-making organizations across India.

Featured Stalls Deck

Sambhaav Trust

Tagline: Sowing the Seeds of Ecological Restoration

Organisation: Sambhaav Trust

The Backstory: Operating on the ground in Rajasthan’s harsh arid climates, Sambhaav Trust works dedicatedly on agroecology, water conservation, forest restoration, and community seed banking to reduce farmer vulnerability.

What’s at the Stall:

  • 150+ heritage seed varieties collected directly from local farmers.
  • Rich collection of staple grains (maize, millets, wheat, rice), pulses, oilseeds, and local vegetables.

Why You Should Visit: Essential stop for NGOs, rural welfare collectives, and backyard gardeners looking to learn about seed preservation and climate-resilient agriculture.

Tantukala Designs
Tagline: Beauty in Geometry & Mithila Heritage
Organisation: Tantukala Designs

The Backstory: Founded in 2024 in Darbhanga by a textile designer duo, Tantukala collaborates with over 150 skilled Madhubani artists (predominantly women) across Bihar. They bridge traditional Mithila art with modern color palettes while providing fair wages to local artisans.

What’s at the Stall:

  • Handcrafted Madhubani sarees & stoles
  • Wall hangings & art prints
  • Contemporary lifestyle accessories

Why You Should Visit: Every item you buy elevates your home or wardrobe while directly uplifting women artists in Mithila.

Abrawan by MGGSSF

Tagline: A Legend Woven Into Reality

Organisation: Mahatma Gandhi Gramodyog Seva Sansthaan (MGGSSF)
The Backstory: MGGSSF is dedicated to reviving Bengal Muslin—the legendary, ultra-fine handspun cloth historically known as “running water” (Abrawan)—while building first-generation rural artisans to preserve indigenous cotton techniques.

What’s at the Stall:

  • Premium Prerona collection
  • Handspun sarees & dupattas
  • Handwoven bedsheets & stoles made with 100% natural dyes
Why You Should Visit: Experience the lightest, finest handwoven fabric in the world while supporting the economic freedom of Indian textile weavers.
Aamhi Swaach Foundation
Tagline: Turning Trash into WOW
Organisation: Aamhi Swaach Foundation
The Backstory: Embodying Gandhian principles of conscious consumption, Aamhi employs local women across 10 Raigad villages to clear non-biodegradable waste from beaches, mangroves, and roads, upcycling it into eco-chic products.

What’s at the Stall:

  • Upcycled tote bags & fashion accessories
  • Chic lifestyle items created from reclaimed fabrics, plastics, and marine waste
Why You Should Visit: Upgrade your style with unique, handcrafted items that actively remove plastic waste from Maharashtra’s coastal ecosystems.
H.A. Handlooms
Tagline: Weaving Tradition in a World of Fast Fashion
Organisation: H.A. Handlooms
The Backstory: In an era dominated by polyester, fast fashion, and irresponsible capitalism, H.A. Handlooms stands out by working directly with real, skilled artisans to keep authentic craft traditions alive.

What’s at the Stall:

  • Beautiful silk sarees
  • A diverse range of handcrafted woven items and textiles
Why You Should Visit: A must-visit destination for enthusiasts of ethical fashion and sustainable craftsmanship looking to support local artisans and buy authentic handloom creations.
Sahayak Foundation
Tagline: Fighting Anemia through Holistic & Sustainable Nutrition
Organisation: Sahayak Foundation
The Backstory: Sahayak Foundation works at the grassroots level across India to fight anemia, empowering individuals and farmer communities to grow toxin-free food and master their own nutrition.

What’s at the Stall:

  • Live microgreen cultivation demonstrations for growing nutrient-dense food in small spaces
  • Sustainable nutrition insights and best practices implemented with farmer communities nationwide
Why You Should Visit: Essential stop for anyone interested in learning practical, low-cost ways to grow nutrient-rich microgreens at home and adopting holistic, toxic-free food practices.
YMC Assam
Tagline: Bringing World-Renowned Assam Tea to the Festival
Organisation: YMC Assam
The Backstory: Hailing from the foothills of Assam, YMC Assam brings authentic regional traditions and world-renowned Assam tea straight from local slopes to the Festival of Alternatives.

What’s at the Stall:

  • World-renowned Assam tea
  • Local rice varieties
  • Fresh Assam lemons
  • Traditional handmade Gamosa and Dokhona
  • Other authentic local and traditional products

Why You Should Visit: An essential stop for tea lovers and cultural enthusiasts to experience famous Assam chai, enjoy authentic regional products, and share a cuppa.

गूल-Love
Tagline: गूल-Love Authentic Handicrafts
Organisation: Aamhi Swaach Foundation
The Backstory: Working with the Thakar Adivasis of Matheran, गूल-Love supports vulnerable tribal communities by running education and healthcare initiatives while empowering local artists to earn a sustainable livelihood.

What’s at the Stall:

  • Beautiful, hand-crafted, and hand-painted non-toxic toys
  • Unique wall hangings
  • Handcrafted idols
  • Other handmade artisanal products
Why You Should Visit: A perfect stop for anyone looking to support tribal empowerment, explore authentic cultural art, and purchase unique, non-toxic, handcrafted pieces made by local artisans.
Kalpavriksh
Tagline: Environmental Action Group for Education, Conservation, and Livelihoods
Organisation: Kalpavriksh Environmental Action Group
The Backstory: Dedicated to creating a saner environment for India and the world since 1979, Kalpavriksh works across environmental education, conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and ecological alternatives.

What’s at the Stall:

  • Educational children's books on the environment available in various languages
  • Acclaimed titles such as Chitty: A Dog & Her Forest Farm and The Monster Who Could Not Climb a Tree
Why You Should Visit: A must-visit stop for children, parents, and educators looking to explore engaging, award-nominated environmental literature and connect with pioneering environmental action leaders.