Traditional Godhadi Making Workshop for marginalized community women in collaboration with Propix Technologies
Date: 15 February to 31 March 2025
To celebrate cultural heritage and promote sustainable skills, Corvee Foundation organized the Traditional Godhadi Making Workshop, a CSR activity in collaboration with Propix Technologies, for marginalized community women. The Foundation proudly introduced this initiative to revive the rich Maharashtrian tradition of godhadi—hand-stitched quilts made by joining old sarees, dresses, and cloth pieces. This age-old craft reflects the timeless values of reuse, care, and creativity, showcasing how women from earlier generations practiced sustainability and resourcefulness long before these became modern-day necessities.
Recognizing both its cultural and environmental value, Corvee Foundation designed a hands-on workshop where women were trained to create godhadis using layered fabric and running stitches, much like those made by their mothers and grandmothers. Participants were taught how to sort, cut, align, and stitch pieces into comforters or throw-style quilts, using material that would otherwise go to waste. This initiative not only revived a fading tradition but also encouraged conscious consumption and textile recycling.
All necessary materials, stitching tools, and guidance were fully provided by the foundation. By including godhadi-making in its skill development programs, Corvee offered women an opportunity to preserve culture while contributing to sustainability. The workshop helped participants build practical skills, cherish their heritage, and even consider godhadi-making as a unique, marketable product with both emotional and functional value.
Fund utilization from the CSR Fund received from Propix Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Traditional Godhadi Making Workshop for women
15th February to 31st March 2025
Sahakar Nagar, Pune
Traditional Godhadi Making Workshop for marginalized community women in collaboration with Propix Technologies
Date: 15 February to 31 March 2025
To celebrate cultural heritage and promote sustainable skills, Corvee Foundation organized the Traditional Godhadi Making Workshop, a CSR activity in collaboration with Propix Technologies, for marginalized community women. The Foundation proudly introduced this initiative to revive the rich Maharashtrian tradition of godhadi—hand-stitched quilts made by joining old sarees, dresses, and cloth pieces. This age-old craft reflects the timeless values of reuse, care, and creativity, showcasing how women from earlier generations practiced sustainability and resourcefulness long before these became modern-day necessities.
Recognizing both its cultural and environmental value, Corvee Foundation designed a hands-on workshop where women were trained to create godhadis using layered fabric and running stitches, much like those made by their mothers and grandmothers. Participants were taught how to sort, cut, align, and stitch pieces into comforters or throw-style quilts, using material that would otherwise go to waste. This initiative not only revived a fading tradition but also encouraged conscious consumption and textile recycling.
All necessary materials, stitching tools, and guidance were fully provided by the foundation. By including godhadi-making in its skill development programs, Corvee offered women an opportunity to preserve culture while contributing to sustainability. The workshop helped participants build practical skills, cherish their heritage, and even consider godhadi-making as a unique, marketable product with both emotional and functional value.
Fund utilization from the CSR Fund received from Propix Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Kantha Embroidery Stole Workshop for needy women in collaboration with Propix Technologies
Date: 6th to 30th January 2025
To promote traditional craft and empower women with sustainable skills, Corvee Foundation organized the Kantha Embroidery Stole Workshop, a CSR activity in collaboration with Propix Technologies, for needy women. This specialized workshop focused on teaching Kantha embroidery—a well-known running stitch style from West Bengal—often used to give fabric a second life through beautiful, intricate designs. Participants were trained to apply this technique on stoles and dupattas, blending heritage with livelihood.. A skilled Kantha trainer was invited to guide women through the process of making Kantha stoles and dupattas, focusing on two styles—patched (using mixed fabric pieces) and plain (stitched on single fabric). Both styles helped participants explore creativity while supporting sustainable textile practices.
The workshop provided hands-on training in design layout, layering, and stitching, allowing women to create unique, eco-friendly products with market value. The patched versions used fabric scraps to produce colorful, artistic patterns, while plain versions showcased the elegance of detailed stitching on solid cloth. This initiative not only revived interest in heritage embroidery but also gave participants the tools to turn it into a potential income source.
To support ongoing income generation, Corvee Foundation also promotes the sale of these handmade Kantha stoles and dupattas at exhibitions, including those brought from women artisans in West Bengal. The products were well-received for their craftsmanship and cultural authenticity. Through this initiative, Corvee connects traditional art with modern demand, encouraging fashion, sustainability, and women-led creative entrepreneurship
Fund utilization from the CSR Fund received from Propix Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Kantha Embroidery Stole making Workshop
6th to 30th January 2025
Sahakar Nagar, Pune
Kantha Embroidery Stole Workshop for needy women in collaboration with Propix Technologies
Date: 6th to 30th January 2025
To promote traditional craft and empower women with sustainable skills, Corvee Foundation organized the Kantha Embroidery Stole Workshop, a CSR activity in collaboration with Propix Technologies, for needy women. This specialized workshop focused on teaching Kantha embroidery—a well-known running stitch style from West Bengal—often used to give fabric a second life through beautiful, intricate designs. Participants were trained to apply this technique on stoles and dupattas, blending heritage with livelihood.. A skilled Kantha trainer was invited to guide women through the process of making Kantha stoles and dupattas, focusing on two styles—patched (using mixed fabric pieces) and plain (stitched on single fabric). Both styles helped participants explore creativity while supporting sustainable textile practices.
The workshop provided hands-on training in design layout, layering, and stitching, allowing women to create unique, eco-friendly products with market value. The patched versions used fabric scraps to produce colorful, artistic patterns, while plain versions showcased the elegance of detailed stitching on solid cloth. This initiative not only revived interest in heritage embroidery but also gave participants the tools to turn it into a potential income source.
To support ongoing income generation, Corvee Foundation also promotes the sale of these handmade Kantha stoles and dupattas at exhibitions, including those brought from women artisans in West Bengal. The products were well-received for their craftsmanship and cultural authenticity. Through this initiative, Corvee connects traditional art with modern demand, encouraging fashion, sustainability, and women-led creative entrepreneurship
Fund utilization from the CSR Fund received from Propix Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Eco-Friendly Paper Product Workshop for marginalized community women in collaboration with Imagico India Pvt. Ltd
Date: 1 December to 16 December 2024
To promote sustainability and empower women with practical skills, Corvee Foundation, in collaboration with Imagico India Pvt. Ltd., organized an Eco-Friendly Paper Product Activity as a CSR initiative for marginalized community women. The Foundation conducted hands-on sessions on making durable handmade paper bags in various sizes using old newspapers, handmade paper, and brown paper—promoting eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. All participants received the bags they created, along with extra raw materials to continue practicing the craft at home.
Corvee’s eco-conscious initiatives extended to impactful efforts like creating RED DOT sanitary pad disposal Envelope from newspapers as part of a menstrual hygiene campaign. These Envelopes were made with the purpose to create environment awareness regarding less use of waste plastic bags and hygiene measures towards Garbage collectors. All activities were fully supported through the CSR fund from Imagico India Pvt. Ltd., covering raw materials, tools, trainer fees, and stipends—ensuring equal access and promoting sustainability, self-reliance, and environmental responsibility among women.
Fund utilization from the CSR Fund received from Imagico India Pvt Ltd
Eco-Friendly Paper Product Making Workshop
1st to 16th December 2024
Sahakar Nagar, Pune
Eco-Friendly Paper Product Workshop for marginalized community women in collaboration with Imagico India Pvt. Ltd
Date: 1 December to 16 December 2024
To promote sustainability and empower women with practical skills, Corvee Foundation, in collaboration with Imagico India Pvt. Ltd., organized an Eco-Friendly Paper Product Activity as a CSR initiative for marginalized community women. The Foundation conducted hands-on sessions on making durable handmade paper bags in various sizes using old newspapers, handmade paper, and brown paper—promoting eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. All participants received the bags they created, along with extra raw materials to continue practicing the craft at home.
Corvee’s eco-conscious initiatives extended to impactful efforts like creating RED DOT sanitary pad disposal Envelope from newspapers as part of a menstrual hygiene campaign. These Envelopes were made with the purpose to create environment awareness regarding less use of waste plastic bags and hygiene measures towards Garbage collectors. All activities were fully supported through the CSR fund from Imagico India Pvt. Ltd., covering raw materials, tools, trainer fees, and stipends—ensuring equal access and promoting sustainability, self-reliance, and environmental responsibility among women.
Fund utilization from the CSR Fund received from Imagico India Pvt Ltd
