In this week’s episode, we are joined by Yash Ranga, a Conscious Luxury Evangelist and Stakeholder Engagement Partner for Jaipur Rugs. We were honored to hear Yash speak recently at the Design Influencers Conferences and were blown away by everything we learned about rugs and especially the compassionate and uplifting initiatives Jaipur Rugs is taking on within the rug industry. At Jaipur Rugs, Yash provides a strategic vision of both skill and social development, engaging multiple and diverse stakeholders, curating an effective partnerships platform maximizing impact at scale. Jaipur Rugs is known worldwide for its inclusive value chain linking grassroots artisans with global markets.

In This Episode: 

• [04:12] What we will see from Jaipur Rugs at the High Point Spring Market coming up on June 5th.

• [07:04] How Jaipur is ensuring the survival of the ancient art of rug weaving.

• [11:51] Initiatives Jaipur has taken to uplift groups of the “untouchables” - people who are rejected by society.

• [19:42] Jaipur’s “Knots of Compassion” Airbnb tour gives the visitor a first-hand experience into the timeless craft of rug weaving. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Reviving a dying art - what Jaipur is doing to ensure the survival of the ancient practice of rug weaving.

• Jaipur pays special attention to employing the “untouchables”, people who are not accepted by society, and subverting centuries of practices that have shunned women, the poor, and artisans.

• Jaipur created a special education program which provides women artisans with the skills to become literate, helping them gain confidence and independence.

• Providing villages in India access to healthcare through Jaipur Rugs initiatives.

• Experience the timeless craft of carpet weaving and meet the artisans who are keeping alive the art of hand-knotting through Jaipur’s Airbnb tour “Knots of Compassion”.

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Links Mentioned: 

Jaipur’s Rugs Website: https://www.jaipurliving.com

Jaipur’s Rugs Foundation: https://www.jaipurrugs.org

Style Spotter Spring Market: https://www.highpointmarket.org/products-and-trends/style-spotters

Prosource Wholesale Marietta: https://www.prosourcewholesale.com/showrooms/ga-prosource-of-marietta_