FabIndia

A collage of clothing racks with patterned garments displayed in a retail store.
Fabindia
FabIndia commissions design teams to create product lines that translate traditional Indian craft into contemporary goods, giving rural artisans market access and fair wages.
The Indian social enterprise FabIndia commissions design teams to develop product lines that provide livelihoods for rural artisans. Designers engage in a frontier interaction, translating traditional craft aesthetics and techniques into contemporary products, while FabIndia provides market access and ensures fair wages, creating a mutually beneficial relationship that supports both commercial goals and artisan empowerment.

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  • Clients · element
  • Human Component
  • Design's Frontier
  • Commission Component

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  • Chapter 10, section 105 · Frontier Dimension

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