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the journey.
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” Gandhi THE INSPIRATION behind Mela Artisans lies in our family values. Growing up, I’ve learned a deep appreciation and respect for culture and tradition. Mela is my way of sharing those values and experiences with you, through the beautifully handcrafted products and the inspiring stories of traditional artisans. I invite you to be a part of our journey to keep these traditions alive … Sonali Mehta-Rao, Co-Founder
“Let the beauty we love, be what we do.� Rumi
the craft. THE TRADITION of artisanal crafts in India is deeply rooted in the culture and lifestyle of its people. The techniques of these artisan groups that have been passed down for generations are worth preserving. Our collections focus on exploring these age-old design forms and contemporizing them. My vision for Mela Artisans is to establish a unique brand with purpose and to replicate that model across continents. Dipali Patwa, Executive Creative Director
“THERE ARE ALWAYS F L O W ERS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SEE T HE M.” H ENRI M ATISSE
“L O V E I S T H E O N LY G O LD.” T E N N YS O N
“ N OTHING C O ME S F R OM NOTHI NG; NO S TORY C OM ES FROM NOWH ERE; NEW STOR I E S A R E B O R N F R OM OLD - I T I S T HE NEW C OM B I NATI O N S THAT M AKE T HEM NEW.” SALMAN RUSHDIE
“ I T HA S L O N G S I N C E C O M E TO M Y ATTEN TI O N TH AT PEO PLE O F A C C O M P L IS H ME N T R A R E LY S AT BA C K A N D LET TH I N G S H A PPEN TO T H E M . T H E Y WE N T O U T A N D H A PPEN ED TO TH I N G S.” LE ONAR DO D A V I NCI
“THE BES T AND MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS IN THE WORLD CANNOT BE S EEN OR EVEN TOUCHEDTHEY MUS T BE FELT WITH THE HEART.” HELEN KELLER
“ L O V E O F B E AU T Y I S TASTE. T H E C R E AT I O N O F B E AU T Y IS A RT.” R A L P H WA L D O E M E R S O N
A R T I S A N S
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