Artisans

WHO MADE YOUR BAG

Open up your bag to find out. Inside the bag, her story is attached in English with her own signature in her mother language Telugu underneath.Each a gem in her own way, we are privileged to spend our days with these courageous women.

Meet Rani, 25 years, discontinued her year 9 due to financial problems.

At the age of 15 my parents forced to marry someone whom she didn’t meet before. She has two girls. The family lives in a one room brick house. She used to work in fields as manual labor where her daily wage was 100 Rupees ($ 2).It wasn’t constant and very hard job.

Rani joined Promise Bags family two and half years ago.

I like the friendly atmosphere, but especially I cherish the dignity, respect and appreciation that we experience from working here. My dream is to build a nice house. Thanks to Promise Bags for giving me dignity and a dream.”

A bright young woman, with an infectious smile. Her dream is to become financially independent. She loves her work and brings fun to our workshop.

Rani specializes in quality control to make sure all details are taken care and delivers the good product.

Meet Kamala, 41 years, has two children.

She has been working for Promise Bags for 3 years now.

“My husband had passed away ten years ago. Then I started working as manual daily wage labor in agricultural fields. It was very hard job. I used to work very long hours on the field. I used to get 100 Rupees ($ 2) per day. If there was no work, then no money.
I love the good atmosphere at Promise Bags. Everybody talks to each other with respect. It’s a like one big family.”

At first, she might seem reserved. But soon you will realise that Kamala is always laughing and joking around. Strong and determined, this woman is tough and knows how to fight for her freedom and her family.

Kamala specializes in edge painting; this is very specific job that she developed over the years of practice.

Meet Lakshmi, 22 years, discontinued studies due to family financial challenges.

At the age of 15 she was forced by parents to marry someone whom I didn’t meet or seen before. Her husband got killed from an electric shock while he was working on the electric pole. He was the main income source of the family. Once he died, our future became very dark. She was deeply depressed and had no idea what to do and how to look after two small children.

“I am enjoying working in Promise Bags. It gave me purpose for life and hope for future. Thanks to Promise Bag”

Lakshmi has been working at Promise Bags for last three years.

A determined, perfectionist, talented and hard-working woman. Her can-do attitude is contagious. She is our best artisan. She prides herself on making good decisions that will mean a better future for her family.

Her biggest dreams are to provide the best education for his children and to build a house