🧵 Chhori Handicraft & Livelihood Program
Chhori NGO established its handicraft initiative in 2013 to create safe and dignified livelihood opportunities for women and girls.
The program provides a platform where participants can develop skills, express creativity, and generate income in a supportive and secure working environment. It is designed especially for women facing economic vulnerability or limited access to employment opportunities.
Through this initiative, Chhori combines social impact with sustainable production, offering ethically made, environmentally conscious products to local and international markets.
🌱 Our Approach
The program focuses on:
- Creating safe and fair working conditions
- Providing skills training and income opportunities
- Promoting financial independence and stability
- Encouraging creativity and craftsmanship
- Supporting sustainable and environmentally responsible production
Each product represents not only craftsmanship, but also opportunity, dignity, and resilience.
👜 Our Product Range
Chhori’s handicraft collection includes a growing range of handmade, ethical products:
🧵 Textile Products
- Handmade handbags (various sizes, patterns, and materials)
- Wallets and small purses
- Laptop bags and everyday utility bags
- Reusable fabric-based products
♻️ Sustainable & Eco Products
- Reusable sanitary pads
- Paper-based handicrafts made from recycled materials
💍 Handmade Accessories
- Paper jewelry crafted from recycled paper
🕯️ Decorative Products
- Mandala candles made with recycled materials
All products are handmade with care, using locally sourced or recycled materials wherever possible.
♻️ Reusable Pads Initiative
Since June 2021, Chhori has been producing reusable sanitary pads designed for durability, comfort, and sustainability.
Each pad consists of multiple fabric layers, including waterproof and recycled cotton materials, ensuring both leak protection and long-term use.
This initiative contributes to:
- Reducing environmental waste from disposable products
- Promoting healthier alternatives free from harmful chemicals
- Providing an affordable long-term solution
- Creating stable income opportunities for women involved in production
💍 Paper Jewelry
Chhori produces handmade jewelry using recycled paper materials such as calendars, books, and brochures.
Through creative design and craftsmanship, discarded materials are transformed into unique, lightweight, and eco-friendly accessories, supporting both environmental sustainability and income generation.
🕯️ Mandala Candles
Mandala candles are handcrafted using recycled paper materials and artistic techniques.
These products combine traditional creativity with sustainable practices, offering decorative items that are both meaningful and environmentally responsible.
The production of these items contributes to income generation and skill development for women artisans.
🌍 Impact
Through the handicraft and livelihood program, women are supported in:
- Gaining financial independence
- Developing practical and creative skills
- Building confidence and long-term stability
- Accessing safe and respectful working conditions
🤝 Support Ethical Production
By purchasing or supporting Chhori’s handicraft products, you directly contribute to fair livelihood opportunities and sustainable development.
Each product tells a story of skill, resilience, and opportunity.
