Every block tells a story.
At Hastha Foundation, we train and employ adults with intellectual disabilities in the ancient craft of hand block printing. The work is theirs. The income is theirs. The pride – entirely theirs.
What we do
Hand block printing is a craft that rewards precision, patience, and care – qualities our artisans bring to every product they make
The Craft
A centuries-old Indian art form. Carved wooden blocks, pigment dyes, and fabric — guided entirely by human hands.
The People
Adults with autism and special needs, trained and employed here. Not as a favour. As skilled artisans who earn a salary.
The Impact
Every product sold sustains a livelihood. Every salary paid affirms that the right opportunity makes all the difference.
The Numbers
1000+
hand block printed products sold
30+
adults trained and employed
2019
the year we began
“When I imagined the future of my child, I also imagined the futures of so many others whose families had far less support. That question has never left me. That is what became Hastha Foundation.”
— Divya Vigneshwaran, Founder
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Buy a product. Fund a salary. Partner with us for CSR. Every form of support keeps this going.
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