What’s in store
2 days of hands-on collaboration & impact
Welcome to our big, friendly potluck for changemakers
Kula is built by the community for the community and the
future of handmade.
What’s in store
Welcome to our big, friendly potluck for changemakers
Kula is built by the community for the community and the
future of handmade.
Get ready to cross paths with pan-India networks & enterprises
Embrace a space designed for true collaboration. From floor seating circles to open-air gatherings, expect formats that break down barriers, invite fresh perspectives, and celebrate shared ideas. Here, everyone has a voice - no hierarchies, just people connecting and creating together.
From lightbulb moments to breakthrough-all in one place
Capital Futures Lab (Invite Only)
From CSR to Creative Impact - Supporting Arts and Crafts Sustainably
Craft IP
Touch, Transform, Trade: Crafting the Experiential Retail Economy
From Raw Materials to Resilience | Nature-Based Solutions for Climate-Smart Value Chains
Founders Only | Fundraising 101 + Building Your Vision Statement
Catalyzing Creative Futures | Designing New Models of Incubation & Acceleration for Craft-led Enterprises
The Wellbeing Edit | Daily Rituals of Body, Mind, and Food
Investors Pitch to Enterprises
Design Portfolio Review
Artisan Enterprise Sandbox (Hindi)
Craft Therapy: Mental Health and Healing in Artisan Communities
WhatIF Craft...| Provocations on Crafting Local for Global (Lightning Talks x 2 x 10 minutes)
Trendspotting 2030 | Crafting Local for Global
Emerging Voices | Innovators Selected by Jury
Storiculture
The Ripple Effect: Unlocking Regeneration Through Craft, Arts, and Tourism
Building India’s Upcycling Economy: From Textile Waste to Circular Value Chains
Crafting with Code | Exploring the Implications and Opportunities presented by AI
Markets Without Borders | Exporting Culture, Importing Change
The Seamless Economy: Bridging Fashion’s Futures and Craft’s Legacies
Women for Women | Capital and Leadership circle (Baithak)
Crafts Meet Sustainability | Impact Reporting for Indigenous Artisan Communities
Use of Technology and AI
TBD
On 2nd December, 2025
Let’s come together to unwind, share stories, and savor local flavors. A toast to new friendships and the inspiring work we’re building together!
On 2nd December, 2025
Celebrating craft-led entrepreneurs leading the way in Innovation, Impact, and Inclusive Growth.
Meet the global and local leaders co-creating at Kula. Get ready to engage, collaborate, and build new ideas alongside our delegates and speakers!
Business Lead, Aadyam Handwoven, An Aditya Birla Initiative
Founder & CEO
of Frontier Markets
Director Indian Institute of Crafts and Design
Editor-in-Chief The
Voice of Fashion
Partner,
IIM-A Ventures
Founder, Baro Market & Gallery 47A
Co - CEO, Upaya Social Ventures
Director, Investments and Portfolio, Upaya Social Ventures
Associate Director & Head of Accelerator - Upaya Social Ventures
Some of the impact organisations that are attending our conclave.
We request those with greater means to help subsidise participation for those in need of support.
Participation of co-creators and co-designers of Kula ‘25 will be discounted. Thank you for your time!
Who says craft cannot offer immersive experiences? Discover and indulge in a plethora of experiences before and after Kula Conclave 2025!
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