It's the season of generosity and giving back! Diwali prep is fully on in our homes, with the yearly deep-cleaning, decluttering, and of course, picking up gifts. While you're busy making lists on what to buy and gift this festive season, consider picking up meaningful gifts from some of the best NGOs and social enterprises in town.
Get Your Diwali Gifts From These NGOs And Social Enterprises In Hyderabad
Crafts Council of Telangana
Doing up your home and want to pick up some local artefacts? Shop at the Crafts Council of Telangana that works directly with local artisans to showcase some of the most luxurious handmade apparel and home decor. From Cheriyal paintings, Kalamkari lampshades to Pochampally silk sarees, it's the one spot to discover the artistry of Telangana while directly supporting the makers.
Paalaguttapalle Bags
Run by a group of trailblazer women in Paalaguttapalle, Andhra Pradesh, this enterprise started off after an unfortunate drought struck the village and agriculture slowed down. The women here stitch everything from saree bags, potlis, totes, pillow covers, and buntings. We recommend Paalaguttapalle Bags for well, their bags, with a huge variety to offer, right from totes to bigger duffles. You could also place bulk orders with them for corporate gifting or an upcoming wedding.
Kritikala
Kritikala offers sustainable apparel and lifestyle products created by women from low-income communities in Hyderabad. All the folks who create products in-house are trained by the NGO in various skills like tailoring and hand embroidery. You can pick up cute home decor in Ikat and Kalamkari like table runners, cushion covers, wall decor and Christmas decor here. We also found some chic scarves, blouses, dresses and kurtas at Kritikala aside from stationery.
TSCO Handlooms
Handlooms are heirlooms that can be passed down from generation to generation. Whether you're buying sarees for yourself or other folks in your family, consider investing in handwoven sarees and linen. You can pick up some from TSCO Handlooms (Telangana State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society) — a state initiated cooperative society that works with Telangana based weavers directly. Shop for stunning Gadwal silk sarees, linen fabrics, Mangalagiri, Ikat, Narayanpet, Venkatagiri and Pochampally sarees at fair prices. You could also pick up some beautiful Ikat kurtas and pyjamas as well.
Aashayam Parents Association
Aashayam Parents Association aims at providing various vocational and personality development skills using innovative methods to children and teens with mental difficulties. They're trained in various skills like screen printing and other arts at their vocation centre. You can pick up hand painted diyas, jute bags, handicrafts, candles and paper bags from this foundation.
