Mela Moments

At the base of the Himalayas, in one of India’s most majestic states, Kashmir, a group of women a...

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Kashmir’s Artisans Find Pay and Art in a Troubled Economy

We are thrilled to partner with Kiva to expand the number of artisans we’re able to work with in ...

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Mela Artisans’ First Kiva Loan is Funded

Pradeep Kumar holds up his business card.  He’s a proud entrepreneur.  He started his own ventur...

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MEET THE ARTISAN: Pradeep Kumar Has Been Carving Wood and Bone for 15 Years

We need your help to make the top 25 list! Mela Artisans is honored to be nominated as one of the...

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Vote for Mela #circleup25

Photo taken in Jaipur by Mela Artisans CEO, Navroze Mehta, during his recent trip to India.Last w...

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Our Artisans: Photo updates from India

The 2015 annual Grammy Music Awards was held on February 8, 2015, and like many fashionistas, Mel...

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Grammy Awards Fashion Trend: Green Jewelry

NY NOW is one of the largest trade shows in the United States, showcasing the best product lines...

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Sneak Peak: Mela Artisans at NYNOW!

Ali Wood is owned and run by 28-year-old Shaukat Ali who has already faced more hardships than ...

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Ali Wood: A Young Woodcarver Pursues His Dreams

Pongal is a thousand-year-old Indian harvest celebration observed mostly by the Tamil people in t...

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Happy Pongal from Mela Artisans!

Happy 2015 from Mela Artisans! With the start of the new year, we often focus on revitalizing and...

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2015 Color Trends: Refresh Your Home for the New Year

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