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All aboard The Voices For Local express will be departing shortly. It’s going to be an exciting ride, and we’ll be stopping at a number of stations along the length and breadth of the country. Pack light, because we guarantee you’ll be picking...

Lavanya Nalli (Nalli Silks)

On this Women’s Day Special episode of Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with the Vice Chair of iconic brand Nalli Silks, Lavanya Nalli, who opens up about what it was like to grow up in a house with the Nalli legacy, and the...

Gauri Malik (Sirohi)

On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha chats with Gauri Malik, the founder of Sirohi, a brand supported by her non–profit, the Skilled Samaritan Foundation. Gauri speaks about Sirohi’s mission to provide income opportunities to women...

Ashok Siju (Jeevan Indigo)

Today’s episode of Voices For Local features a very special story from the small town of Bhujodi, one of the major textile and craft centres of the Bhuj region in Kutch. Here, Ashok Siju, brings together his family heritage of weaving with his...

Arundhati Kumar (Studio Beej)

On today’s episode of Voices For Local, Monisha talks to Arundathi about her creation Studio Beej, a conscious accessories brand. Arundhati tells us how the seeds of her brand were sown by a Google search following a trip to Europe, how...

Happy Holidays!

Our journey across the country to meet the Voices For Local is taking a quick pit stop, but don’t you worry– we’ll be back before you know it Until then, don’t forget to support your local brands this holiday season. Happy shopping Voices...

Advaeita Mathur (Studio Metallurgy)

On today’s episode of Voices For Local, we have Founder Creative Head of Studio Metallurgy – Advaeita Mathur. She shares how she took her love for metal and unconventional materials, and set up a brand that creates contemporary...

Vasanthi Veluri (Peoli)

Today, on Voices For Local, Monisha takes to the hills, as she speaks to Vasanthi Veluri whose brand Peoli is based in Almora, Uttarakhand. Peoli works with artisans and farming communities of the Kumaon region, using hand spun, naturally dyed pure...

Ritu Oberoi (ForSarees)

This week, on Voices For Local, Monisha gets chatting with Ritu Oberoi, the founder of ForSarees, a saree brand that works to revive indigenous crafts and weaves across India. Ritu tells us about her journey giving up a job in media to start her own...

Prateeksh & Agnay Mehra (The Spotted Cow Fromagerie)

Rahul Reddy (Subko)

On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha continues her foray into the FB industry, by speaking to the founder of a brand that’s been on everyone’s mind, everyone’s lips and everyone’s Instagram feeds. We have Rahul Reddy, CoFounder...

Samriddh Burman (The Burlap People)

This week, on Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with Samriddh Burman, founder of The Burlap People, that works with third and fourth generation indigenous craftspeople to develop aesthetically pleasing, high quality, sustainablecrafted...

Dhruva Patel (Studio Wildflower)

On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with Dhruva Patel. She is the founder of Studio Wildflower, a home decor and accessories studio based in Ahmedabad, that hand crafts ceramicware, rugs, scarfs, glassware, and...

Patricia Zadeng (Lapâr)

Voices For Local heads virtually, of course to the Northeastern state of Mizoram on this episode, as we meet Patricia Zadeng, the founder of Lapâr, a contemporary textile brand. Patricia tells Monisha more about the meaning behind the name Lapâr,...

K Margaret Zinyu (Woven Threads)

On Voices for Local this week, Monisha is joined by Kevisedenuo Margaret Zinyu from Kohima Nagaland. She is the founder of Woven Threads, a design initiative to encourage, support and mentor the women of Nagaland to sustain their roots by preserving...

Sahiba Madan (Kalakaari Haath)

This week, Monisha is looking at walls. No, really. Voices For Local steps into the world of home decor on this episode, as Monisha speaks to the Founder Managing Partner of Kalakaari Haath, Sahiba Madan. Kalakaari Haath is a design studio that...

Saumya Somesh (Ahilya)

On the show today, Monisha is in conversation with Saumya Somesh, the marketing coordinator of Ahilya, a handpainted apparel brand established only last year by her mother Shalini Jain. Aiming to combine India’s century old weaving traditions with...

Akshay Narvekar (Bombay Shirt Company)

Today, on Voices For Local, we feature the first online custom shirt brand in India – Bombay Shirt Company. Its dynamic founder Akshay Narvekar speaks to Monisha about gamifying the process of customdesigning your own shirt using a unique...

Yukti & Sheela Bajaj (Caught Craft Handed)

On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with dadipoti duo from Delhi, Sheela Yukti Bajaj, who started Caught Craft Handed during the lockdown. Sheela knits and crochets a whole range of “handcrafted with love”...

Kushal and Anjum Mahajan (Raunak Punjabi Jutti)

Today, on Voices For Local, Monisha talks to Kushal and Anjum Mahajan, who run one of the most popular jutti stores in Amritsar – Raunak Punjabi Jutti. They tell us about the 20year legacy of this family business, their plans of expanding...

Shubha Mutneja (Hathkargha)

On this episode of Voices For Local, we’re going to celebrate a brand that makes the sari an effortless style statement. Monisha chats with the founder of Hathkargha, Shubha Mutneja, about how she went from never being exposed to everyday...

Karishma Kajaria (Nitara)

This week’s Voices For Local episode features Karishma Kajaria, the Founder of handmade ceramics brand Nitara. Karishma tells Monisha about her move from fashion to ceramics and how Nitara is a onewoman team. If that’s not inspiring enough, she...

Kavisha & Mahima Doshi (Meghstudio)

Today’s episode of Voices For Local features sister duo Kavisha Mahima Doshi, who are not just fulfilling their mother’s dream but taking it forward with a brand they created during the lockdown. Listen to them talk to Monisha...

Smriti Sain (Chiaroscuro)

Today, on Voices For Local, we dive into the world of leather with Smriti Sain, the Founder Creative Lead at Chiaroscuro, that makes pure leather bags and accessories. Smriti tells Monisha about their one maker, one product philosophy, using...

Nikita Barmecha (EcoRight)

On this Earth Day Special episode of Voices For Local, Monisha speaks to Nikita Barmecha, the cofounder of EcoRight, a brand that, in their own words, makes products that make the planet happy. They use organic materials to create sustainable, trendy...

Chris Zandee (Himalayan Products)

We’re travelling in a new direction on this episode, and not just because the brand we’re featuring on the show today is based in Kashmir. Happy to announce that Voices For Local will now be eating and drinking its way into the food beverage...

Tanvi Agarwal (House of Ekam)

On this episode, Monisha chats with Tanvi Agarwal, the Founder and Creative Head at House of Ekam, that curates a catalogue of one of a kind, handcrafted home furnishings decor directly sourced directly from artisans across India. Tanvi tells us...

Mallika Reddy (Cancelled Plans)

This week, on Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with Mallika Reddy, who believes cancelled plans lead to the best outcomes. Naturally, she named her sustainable streetwear fashion brand… you guessed it – Cancelled Plans. She tells...

Indu Menon and Chitra Gopalakrishnan (Kara Weaves)

Monisha speaks to motherdaugher duo Indu Menon and Chitra Gopalakrishnan on this episode of Voices for Local. They are the cofounders of Kara Weaves, a social enterprise working with cooperatives in Kerala to create fairtrade handwoven textiles....

Divya & Pragya Batra (Quirksmith)

This week, on Voices for Local, Monisha has sister duo Divya Pragya Batra on the show to talk about their handcrafted silver jewellery brand Quirksmith. They narrate the story behind their design philosophy Apne jazbaat peheniye, and why Divya...

Sreejith Jeevan (Rouka)

For this episode of Voices for Local, Monisha makes her way down the Malabar coast to Kerala, to speak to Sreejith Jeevan, the Founder and Head of Design, Rouka. He tells Monisha about how he started to look at a Kasavu sari through a global lens, how...

Sanjana Patel (La Folie)

Kena Shah (Inara)

This week, on Voices For Local, Monisha chats with Kena Shah, the founder of the Ahmedabadbased trendy clothing brand Inara. Kena shares stories of growing up always trying to upgrade her school uniform with folds and knots, which then manifested in...

Vivek Sahni (Kama Ayurveda)

On the 20th episode of Voices For Local, we’re celebrating a brand that’s commemorating its very own 20. This year marks 20 years of Kama Ayurveda, a brand that promotes India’s ageold practice of wellness through its authenticallymade,...

Shravan Satyani (Satyani Fine Jewels and Tyaani Fine Jewellery

On today’s episode of Voices For Local, we get insights from Shravan Satyani, Director at Satyani Fine Jewels and Tyaani Fine Jewellery, on the constant innovation it takes to make sought after jewellery, the importance of personal...

Shilpi Yadav (Khara Kapas)

Today, on Voices For Local, founder of Khara Kapas Shilpi Yadav shares with us how she built a brand that embodies comfort, style, sustainability, all woven together in pure cotton. Shilpi talks about how she designed her own wedding outfit...

Nafisa Rachel William (Label Nafisa Rachel William)

On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha Singh Katial talks to celebrity designer and stylist Nafisa Rachel William. Nafisa tells us about her journey from draping her friends in saris when she was younger, to creating her own label. We also...

Dhruv Kohli (Veedaa)

Today, on Voices For Local, Monisha is joined in the studio by the CoFounder and Head of Product Development of Veedaa, Dhruv Kohli. Dhruv tells us how Veedaa is a brand that spends practically nothing on marketing and lets the products speak for...

Palak Shah (Ekaya)

On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha speaks to the CEO of handloom luxury brand Ekaya, Palak Shah, who comes from generations in the textile industry. She tells us how her family has maintained close relationships with weavers and their...

Shravanti Borah (Enajori)

The guest on this episode of Voices For Local chose to follow her passion of showcasing the weaves of her home state Assam to the world, in turn giving local weavers the opportunity to earn a livelihood. Shravanti Borah speaks to Monisha...

Himani Mantri Grover (Chicory Chai)

Today, on Voices For Local, Monisha gets in conversation with Himani Mantri Grover, the founder of a design studio that specializes in heirloom jewellery conservation, and handcrafted bespoke jewellery. Himani opens up about getting inspired...

Mandavi Kanchan (Bruijn)

Santanu Das (Maku Textiles)

Today, on Voices For Local, Monisha speaks to Santanu Das, the founder of Maku Textiles, a textile and clothing label that has its roots in the slow fiber movement and the use of handwoven cloth. Santanu explains his emotional connect to jamdani and...

Poornima Garg (Home Neera)

Monisha gets into conversation with Poornima Garg, the owner and creative head of Home Neera, a brand that creates handwoven art dhurries inspired by everyday narratives, on this episode of Voices For Local. Poornima gives us a background on what...

Aradhana Anand (limón)

On this episode of Voices for Local, let’s see how a Delhibased design studio takes the humble chair and makes it into a signature piece of art for your very own living room. Monisha chats with the founder of limón, Aradhana Anand, who tells her...

Daisy Tanwani (Pinklay)

This week, on Voices for Local, Monisha is in conversation with Daisy Tanwani, the Founder CEO of Pinklay, a brand dealing in comfortable clothing and striking home furnishings. Daisy tells Monisha what it’s like to work with the director of her...

Sujata & Taniya Biswas (Suta)

Today, on Voices for Local, Monisha is back with a brand that makes her favourite outfit ever the sari. She speaks to the cofounders of Suta, Sujata and Taniya Biswas, who gave up their corporate life to pursue their passion. The sister duo tells...

Shaan Shah (FREAKINS)

On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with Shaan Shah, the cofounder of denim apparel brand FREAKINS. Shaan opens up about being an entrepreneur in his early 20s, entering the D2C directtoconsumer space, and starting...

Zuzana Gombošová (Malai)