StartUp India, recognition by DIPP

Under the Startup India initiative, Project rangamaati has been recognised as Startup by DPIIT

Certificate Issuing Authority :

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Government of INDIA.

Certificate Number :

DIPP23436 , 19/06/2018

Certificate of Recognition :

" Project rangamaati " has been recogniszed as successful Startup from Bengal, INDIA

Media Coverages

Project rangamaati as covered through Media coverages from time to time focusing and highlighting the Organisation's effort to promote unique Crafts of Bengal ,India, the artisans and their stories also their initiatives towards preserving Traditional Generation based Skills. These coverages helps us keep You informed about our Cultural and Economic Significance.

DAINIK JAGARAN, Newspaper Exclusive -Nov 3rd 2019

India's premier newspaper "Dainik Jagaran" highlights the Project Rangamaati as a grassroots effort aimed at supporting the artisans of Bengal. Their full page writeup on rangamaati recognized and mentioned it as an initiative striving to free the artisans across India, from exploitation by middlemen and poverty by helping them attain financial independence through the handcrafting and sale of their handicrafts and handloom items through Online & off line Point of Sale.

YOURSTORY , India Online featured - Sep 30th 2015

YourStory.com is India's biggest platform dedicated to foster the startup ecosystem via entrepreneurship related stories, resources, products ,they interviewed Sanjay Guhathakurta, Founder ,Project rangamaati to learn through Storytelling, how rangamaati stands out in its effort towards Supplying dignity through e-commerce to Bengal's exploited artisans: the Rangamaati story. - Rakhi Chakraborty

FACEBOOK ,India Case Study - Nov 26th 2020

Among 87 organizations, Facebook India, recognised Project rangamaati as an Organisation driven by the Vision of establishing Sustainable Development for the Artisans and Karigaars of Bengal, India.

rangamaati has been utilizing the Facebook platform as a tool to bring more and more Artisan to surface and making people aware of the almost lost heritage arts of Bengal, India.

Kantha Stitch, Handweaving, Natural Dyes, Hand block prints like Ajrakh, Nandana,Tarapur to Shibori Tie Dye all have been brought in along with Hand Woven fabrics from Bengal and working towards jobs creation and Art Continuity.

We Thank, Facebook India Team for this consideration and promise to carry on what we been trying to do since rangamaati was founded...Promoting Artisan come to the surface in Light of Recognition through what they do their best ....Their ARTWORK .

The VOICE OF FASHION Coverage - April 22nd 2022

A Proud Moment for Project rangamaati and its Co-Founder Dipa Guhathakurta for being featured on April 22, 2022 " VOICE OF FASHION EARTH DAY COVERAGE " -by Editor Paramita Ghosh

Her Earth Day Special Article," Quilting Hands, Layered Stories "explore Kantha Quilts as Quilters’ journeys with thread, weave and design but most of all, as examples of Sustainable practices tied to the home and heart, the community, and the Earth.

Dipa Guhathakurta Project rangamaati Co-Founder was approached by Disha Luthra ,from ETSY an American e-commerce company /online marketplace focused on handmade or vintage items and craft supplies to share her views on Kantha Quilts as a Sustainable Eco friendly product with embroidered images for environmental awareness.

For us the interview is an overwhelming experience ,a recognition of our Artisans who hand embroiders and assits us in creating Intricately beuatiful,Colorful vibrant and Eco Friendly Kantha products…It became possible because of Sunanda and Disha from Esty .

Going through the Articles ,Dipa mentions, "With Etsy its possible for someone like me with no prior business experience but a lots of passion for Art & and Artisan to reach Global Artlovers… its been long handholding , even when Etsy did select our " Project rangamaati " for Kantha embroidery documentation . We remain thankfully Obliged to " VOICE OF FASHION " Editor-Paramita Ghosh for penning down the the Journey of Kantha Quilting as an individual’s journey with thread and cloth but most of all one of the World’s oldest sustainable practices tied to the Home and Heart—as an Earth Day story.

Thank you for your interest in contributing a guest post to Project rangamaati—we’re thrilled to have you here! Writing for us is an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise, position yourself as a thought leader in the field of Handicrafts & Handloom of India, and gain valuable exposure through our vibrant social media channels and supportive community. 

WRITE FOR US | PRESS & MEDIA

What We Look for : To create a successful guest post for our blog, your submission should be thorough, data-driven, engaging, and informative.

Topics We Accept : We welcome guest posts on topics including Indian folk music, regional handicrafts & handloom,Generational Artisans life & craft techniques.

Articles should be 800+ words, written in an informative and engaging tone that captivates our audience.

To enhance readability and visual appeal, include relevant images (with proper credits to avoid copyright issues.

JOSH TALKS ,India Media Platform Interview :

"Josh Talk " the Indian media platform on its mission to promote Entrepreneurs and others towards unlocking human potential through inspiring Story telling invited Sanjay Guhathakurta ,Founder ,Project rangamaati to speak about Startup " Project rangamaati" the challenges faced and Entrepreneurial MindSet and "the Call " .

The platform allows one to listen to role models, and learn about different challenges and difficulty as encountered by entrepreneurs,and those who has faced challenges ,failure and exclusion ,yet they chose to stand up for a cause they believed.

About Project rangamaati

Project rangamaati,a global impact e-commerce initiative platform [www.rangamaati.com] where all is Welcome to Come Experience the Art Culture and Heritage of INDIA and adopt them towards creating sustainability of the Art & Artisan.

The need to develop and support the handicraft community is necessary and immediate. It is essential for the development of the local communities at the grass - root level and for sustaining the dying crafts and traditions, which have been passed down generations.

Project rangamaati was born from the seed of this thought and is driven by our love for the handcrafted.with a lot of dignity, seriousness and solemnity of manner in regards to our commitment towards sustainability. We believe that every contribution, no matter how small, helps and that supporting crafts, artisans and artists must be a conscious decision.

Within the heart of India, in Bengal and its villages, the men and women create unique craft pieces using the naturally available resources around them.We work closely with the artisans to understand their techniques and create unique and sustainable items, with emphasis on innovative, eye-catching designs and superior quality.

We believe in Fair Pricing for the Artisans, and create an environment where the artisans and their craft is respected and celebrated.

Media Coverage

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Interviewes

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Seminars

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YOURSTORY COVERAGE

ETSY ,India Kantha Embroidery Documentary :