About Kottravai

We build dignified livelihoods
through craft.

Kottravai is a women-led platform creating eco-friendly handmade products while enabling rural women artisans to earn sustainable, independent incomes. We believe economic dignity strengthens families, preserves traditions, and builds resilient communities.

Women-Led Built by women, for women
Handcrafted Rooted in artisan skill
Sustainable Designed with natural materials
Kottravai women artisans
50+ Women Artisans
100% Handmade Products
0% Plastic Materials

When skill met opportunity.

Kottravai emerged at a moment when rural women needed more than sympathy — they needed access, direction, and belief.

What began as a simple idea evolved into a platform that transforms traditional skills into sustainable, dignified livelihoods.

Here, women move beyond informal labour. They learn, create, and build independent futures through craft.

Kottravai women artisans at work
Kottravai - Mission & Vision
Our Purpose

Heart & Horizon

Kottravai exists at the intersection of timeless heritage and ethical progress. We are not just creating products; we are cultivating a movement that honors the hands that create and the earth that provides.

Our Mission

To revive and elevate the ancient craft traditions of India by creating sustainable, dignified livelihoods for rural women artisans. We are committed to a zero-waste philosophy, ensuring that every creation contributes to the healing of our planet while celebrating the unparalleled beauty of human skill.

We strive to bridge the gap between rural master craftsmen and the global connoisseur, fostering a transparent ecosystem where value is shared, and culture is preserved for generations to come.

Our Vision

To be the global beacon of ethical luxury, redefining wealth not as accumulation, but as impact. We envision a world where luxury is synonymous with conscience, where every purchase tells a story of empowerment, and where traditional Indian artistry earns its rightful place on the world stage.

We see a future where Kottravai inspires a shift in global consumption—from improved utility to cherished legacy—creating a ripple effect of prosperity that touches every life in our value chain.

Our Impact - Kottravai

Our Impact

Women empowered

Women Empowered

Rural women transition from hazardous Beedi work into safe, skilled, and dignified livelihoods.

Health and wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing Restored

Reduced exposure to toxic environments leads to improved physical health and quality of life.

Stable income

Stable Livelihoods Created

Consistent income and skill development bring long-term financial security to families.

Sustainability

Sustainable Futures Built

Eco-friendly materials and ethical production support communities and the planet together.

OUR VALUES

What Makes Kottravai Different

Every Kottravai product is rooted in purpose, people, and the planet.

Sustainable by Nature

We consciously use natural and responsibly sourced materials.

Women-Led Craftsmanship

Every product is handmade by skilled rural women artisans.

Purpose-Driven Products

Each purchase supports independence and conscious living.

What Makes Kottravai Different
OUR DIFFERENCE

What Makes Kottravai Different

Kottravai stands at the intersection of tradition, sustainability, and women-led craftsmanship — creating products with purpose and impact.

Sustainable by Nature

Our products are created using eco-friendly, responsibly sourced materials that honour nature and reduce environmental impact.

We work with natural, biodegradable, and responsibly sourced materials, ensuring minimal environmental impact while maintaining durability and timeless appeal.

Sustainable production

Women-Led Craftsmanship

Every Kottravai product is handcrafted by skilled rural women, ensuring ethical production and dignified livelihoods.

Women artisans

Eco-Conscious Creation

We prioritise slow, mindful production that respects resources, communities, and future generations.

Eco creation

Ethical Practices

Fair wages, transparency, and respect guide every partnership and production decision we make.

Ethical practices

Purpose-Driven Impact

Each purchase directly supports women’s independence, traditional crafts, and conscious living.

Purpose impact

Our Team

Image Team Member
Sridhar Vembu
Chief Mentor
Image Team Member
Ananthan Ayyasamy
Co-founder
Image Team Member
Karunya Gunavathy
CEO & Co-Founder
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OUR COMMITMENT

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Every purchase is more than a transaction—it’s a contribution to change. Support women. Preserve tradition. Choose sustainability.

Kottravai artisans and craftsmanship
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