Global Eco Artisan Awards & Conference
SAVE THE DATE - November 2022
In August 2020, AGAATI Foundation volunteers began working on a new initiative—The Global Eco Artisans Awards, an international platform to recognise excellence, discover and enable artisans to elevate the true value of handmade by accessing the profitable markets, bringing the makers and consumers closer together. We finally launched the first Awards & Conference after many months of preparation in 2021.
This year, the Global Eco Artisans Awards 2022 will culminate in a conference that will bring on one global platform the ecosystem that will together empower the artisanal community to thrive. Participants representing artisans, governments, industry leaders, activists, NGOs, craft councils, domain experts, jury members, influencers, media and customers will share best practices, experiences, collaborations and opportunities for artisans to not only survive this crisis but flourish in the long run. The winners of the competition will also be announced and felicitated during the conference.
A Glimpse of 2021 Conference
Session 01:
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Craft & Kranti- The Revolution of the Heart & Hand
Kranti - a revolution that begins from within involves the human spirit. The alignment of creativity and harmony with nature is becoming an undeniable urgency of our era. Can craft lead the way towards conscious change, and be the antidote to mainstream fast fashion that has led to callous degradation, of both man and environment? Can craft and the genius of Made By Hand preserve the sanctity of the planet?
Speaker
Bandana Tewari, Lifestyle editor, Sustainability activist, TEDx Speaker, Former Editor-at-large, Vogue India
Human Rights for Artisans of the world
Session 02: Human Rights for Artisans of the world
How far have we come with regards to the right to fair prices, fair wages, progressive policies and industry practices
Factors influencing inclusion and success of women artisans
What do we do to get better - understanding rights and principles of fair trade
Success stories where brands have provided rights and dignity to marginalized communities
Consumer awareness of human rights in the artisan economy
Panelists
Rebecca van Bergen, Founder & Executive Director, Nest
Roopa Mehta, President, World Fair Trade Organization
Orsola de Castro, Founder and Global Creative Director, Fashion Revolution
Moderator : Jasmin Malik Chua, Journalist
Artisan to Entrepreneur: How to get started, grow & sustain
Session 03: Artisan to Entrepreneur: How to get started, grow & sustain
• Role of artisans in the global economy and their impact on society as a whole
• How technology accelerates the transition to online commerce
• Role of artisans as sustainability entrepreneurs
• Elevating the value of artisanship in the minds of the modern consumer
• Success stories of the panelists and what others can learn from it
Panelists
Sreya Mozumdar, Executive Director Craftmark, AIACA - India
Shoshana Stewart, CEO, Turquoise Mountain, established by HH The Prince of Wales
Lula Mena, Founder, Lula Mena
Moderator: Lauren Fay, Founder, The New Fashion Initiative
Empower the Hand Behind the Handmade
Session 05: Empower the Hand Behind the Handmade
How different stakeholders from the fashion industry can empower inclusive participation of artisans globally
Responsibility of designers, conservationists and fashion schools in preserving heritage craft while keeping it alive for the future world
How brands can collaborate and incorporate artisan craftsmanship in their creations
Artisans managing successful collaborations - creative and commercial
Panelists
Bibhu Mohapatra, Design Director, BIBHU MOHAPATRA
HH Rani Radhikaraje of Baroda, Textile Revivalist, Director of CDS Art Foundation, Heritage & Textile Conservationist
Sandra Markus, Chair of Fashion, Fashion Institute of Technology
Moderator: Saloni Shrestha, Founder & Creative Head, AGAATI
Announcing the winners of the first Global Eco Artisan Awards 2021!!!!
Session 06: Awards Ceremony
Announcing the winners of the first Global Eco Artisan Awards 2021!!!!
Responsibility of designers, conservationists and fashion schools in preserving heritage craft while keeping it alive for the future world
How brands can collaborate and incorporate artisan craftsmanship in their creations
Artisans managing successful collaborations - creative and commercial
Panelists
Bibhu Mohapatra, Design Director, BIBHU MOHAPATRA
HH Rani Radhikaraje of Baroda, Textile Revivalist, Director of CDS Art Foundation, Heritage & Textile Conservationist
Sandra Markus, Chair of Fashion, Fashion Institute of Technology
Moderator: Saloni Shrestha, Founder & Creative Head, AGAATI
Closing Address and Vote of Thanks
Thank you to everyone and what’s next!
Baishali Bomjan, Impact and Communications Lead, AGAATI