28/03/2025
What do forests have to do with fashion? More than you might think!
In Pathrevi, Himachal Pradesh, forest-dependent women are turning dry pine needles, a natural fire hazard, into stunning, handcrafted fashion accessories. Under the Indo-German development cooperation, these innovative artisans have been trained to repurpose waste into beautiful items like jewelry, rakhis, mirrors, and home décor. This transformation not only reduces fire risks but also creates sustainable livelihoods through their own Dev Bhumi Pathrevi Producer Group. Read more about their story https://bit.ly/41IMLhL
As part of our week-long celebrations, we invite you to explore the world of Fashion from Forests, where sustainability meets craftsmanship and nature inspires style.
Uncover the impact they are creating:
Preventing forest fires by repurposing dry pine needles.
Creating sustainable livelihoods through training in handcrafted fashion.
✔Strengthening a women-led enterprise for collective growth.
Enhancing craftsmanship to improve market access.
Driving a by transforming for waste into sustainable products.
