Kula, in different local Indian languages has many meanings: community, kinship, family, like-mindedness.

Why Kula

“Only 1 in 10 craft-led MSMEs in India have easy access to finance.”

-Business of Handmade, 2nd Edition

India’s many creative, cultural and craft-led enterprises want access to the right finance, the right support and the right networks to build future-ready solutions that benefit our planet and our people.

We listened. We acted. Hence, Kula.

We represent stubborn commitment to community-building and radical collaborations for a thriving cultural economy.

Who is Kula Conclave for

Capital-ready
Enterprises

Policy
Makers

Investors &
Funders

Ecosystem
actors

Meet India’s HCMs

A new breed of young, dynamic, ambitious enterprises are leading a handmade revolution. We find that six unique clusters make up India’s handmade and craft-led MSMEs (HCMs).

-Business of Handmade, 2nd Edition

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What We Unlock Through Kula

Meaningful Exchanges

Inclusive
Capital

Co-Creation
Pathways

Cross-Sector Synergies

Localised
Innovation

Next-Gen
Leadership

A community of makers, doers, and creative strategists coming together to shape a new, regenerative economy.

200 Million Artisans drives systems change in craft-led economies by creating conditions for inclusive entrepreneurship.

We connect impact-led founders and funders to market intelligence, peer networks, and inclusive capital pathways via collaborative platforms.

Our North Star: Enabling creative, cultural, and craft-led businesses to scale sustainably, compete globally, and create aspirational, gender-inclusive livelihoods through green solutions.

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Focus Areas for 2025

Support Gen-Next Innovators solving urgent challenges in:

Climate Action

Circular/ Waste to Wealth Models
Sustainable Materials & Packaging
Regenerative Travel & Experiences
Biodiversity & Conservation
Low-tech, Indigenous technologies

Inclusive Growth

Reimagine Access for all
Communities/ Network/ Platforms
Arts/ Crafts for Wellbeing
Next-Gen Jobs / Skilling
Cultural/ Craft Revival 2.0

Future-Ready Systems

Consumer Education / Awareness
Transparency + Traceability
Craft-Tech, Emerging Tech
Conscious Design & Retail
Creative Impact Media