Cosmic Garden
An artistic collaboration between Madhvi Parekh,
Manu Parekh, Karishma Swali, and the Chanakya
Foundation.
Curated by Maria Alicata and Paola Ugolini.
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Crafting Tomorrow
A compelling need to address social, economic, and environmental issues laid the
foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility at Chanakya. The Chanakya Foundation's
vision is focussed on fostering cultural sustainability and holistic advancement through
education, skill development, and dedicated efforts to safeguard India's rich artisanal
heritage and promote the arts.
The foundation's unwavering mission is to empower women from underserved communities
through exceptional education in hand embroidery, enabling them to unlock their full
potential and elevate their quality of life. By instilling a visionary perspective, cultivating
role models, and fostering a strong sense of community, the Foundation is dedicated to the
transformation of societies.
"The best way to find yourself
is to lose yourself in the service
of others."
MAHATMA GANDHI
CHANAKYA FOUNDATION
Our Goals
1
Preserve exemplary Indian
master crafts and hand
embroidery and to invest in
their reinvention and innovation
master crafts and hand
embroidery and to invest in
their reinvention and innovation
2
Create a more inclusive
tomorrow that consciously
preserves communities,
craft and our environment
tomorrow that consciously
preserves communities,
craft and our environment
3
Combine design thinking
tools with ancient Indian
wisdom to empower women
and to spark their creativity
tools with ancient Indian
wisdom to empower women
and to spark their creativity
"Education is the mother of leadership"
WENDELL WILLKIE
