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Our Story

Pins & Needles is more than a movement; it is the story of change, a story of hope and message of the power of women. Started on 18th April 2017, such message stemmed from the desire of a group of women who wished to change the world for the better. These women dreamed of a world in which career and success were not determined by gender or fate but in which every woman had the necessary means with which to stand on her own and be financially independent. What started as that dream became quite a remarkable journey a journey that uses creativity, talent, hard work and determination to transform lives and bring joy.
But at the core of Pins & Needles, there is passion of turning lemons into a lemonade. These are the women who are part of this movement In many a case, these are women who bear the stories of difficult early lives. Such experiences of physical, emotional and financial abuse have contributed to their tales, but they are not their-scripted master narratives. They come to Pins & Needle to receive help and what this Self Help Group (SHG) gives them is so much more – an opportunity for a new beginning, for reclaiming their lives and becoming whatever they want.
Behind each crafted detail, the women of Pins & Needles let the beauty of festival and happiness into every little corner of Delhi and more. From Christmas trees with a charm touch to well crafted Ladiyan for Diwali, their creations reflect the love they put into their creations. Every single one is a product of their passion, hard work, and talent and the cultures they pay homage to. No, these are not only ornaments but pride, optimism, and the amazing nadir of every woman’s spirit.

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The Training of Creation

With the help of master coach Maya Daimaa and her team, women are being taught how to turn themselves into efficient handloom weavers. This program also enables them to do the same and teach others in effort to create more self employed people. With the support of 30 plus working women, the possibilities of enhancing the skills of artisans do not end at developing a profitable craft but also bringing about personal change. The participants in her programs are Shalini Narang who works with more than 20 women, Deepika Singla who guides 12 women, Pragyan Patnaik mentored 15 women, Nandini who is working with more than 30 women and Anusuya trained 20 women. A good number of these participants are not only artisans but craft heads that are enumerated in the public.

Trainers emphasize an apprenticeship model while making certain that everyone in the talented team. This is passionate about design. In doing so they design an elegant collection of objects, from stuffed toys and mats to potli bags and chic hard accessories. These creations are not only magnificent, but sustainable as well, and created using upcycled cotton, wool, and fabrics that might have otherwise been a waste. Also, they bear social characteristics indicated by the fact that the material used is posted on generous donations. This initiative perfectly fits the definition of creativity, sustainability, and empowering people that is why it reflects the Maya’s vision of the future.

Spreading Smiles:

 

This is why every piece, whether clothed on a pin, stitched on a needle or engraved on a washer, has a story that speaks about hope, love and giving back at Pins & Needles. As our gifted women artisans masterfully knit these treasures, that pays attention to making sure that these Masterpieces make happy those who need it.

From colourful toys to necessity items, Pins & Needle brings happiness by donating these crafts to schools, hospitals, low income colonies and other backward areas. Imagine the look of joyous when children receives colorful soft toys or feel the happiness on face when receive something they need like hand made bags or mat. These moments bring back to mind why we are doing what we do – to bring happiness and positivity into people’s lives.

Each visit to a school brings joy to classes for children playing with makars stuffed with love by our people. In hospitals, any item that brings customers comfort when in a hopeless station brings the otherwise sleepy hospitals to life. To those struggling in slums and poor homes, where struggles dominate brightness, our small gifts brighten up their homes making it a happy place.

It gives our team immense pleasure to distribute these gifts as every product has a piece of the artisan and the mission. The impact and satisfaction that we feel when delivering these items to users cannot be quantified and encourages us to move further.

Operates as a self-help group

Pins & Needle runs as a self-help agency, this means that it is not a charity organization with a aim of donating heaps of aids instead owns a vision of releasing the ownership to empowered women.

Exhibitions, melas and the outlets of Modern Bazar in South Delhi; all help the artisans to become economically independent. The ability to not be stuck in a rigid financial schedule is quite liberating and this liberates a lot of pride and accomplishment. It is not just getting money; it’s getting back the pride, the self-esteem, and dreams of families.

Instagram Presence

Over products can be found on pinsandneedles.india on Instagram.

Brighten lives

As impressed as one maybe by the products offered at Pins & Needle, the reach of the company does not end with what is offered in their store. The joy that comes with the festive hand crafted items transform places into happiness and celebration. From small houses in the slum to the big Modern Bazar in Saket Mall, these decorations make people happy to enhance their bonds with others. These are stories of a woman who dared to dream and to come out of the sadness with something beautiful at the end.

Ready to grace homes, offices, schools and churches

In each house and on the streets joyous expectations of the holiday can be felt in the air. Pins & Needle’s offers all sorts of festive decors to complement the homes, offices, schools, churches and any place in need of that touch of magic. Products are made with care, and Literally, ready to give your complex an instant feel without even lifting a finger. Each buy is not only an extra to your fun moments but a contribution toward changing the lives of women art makers. Every experience eases these remarkable females by allowing them to fend for themselves and their families while putting smiles on everyone’s faces.

A Ray of Hope

Every story of Pins & Needle is a testimony of how the change is possible in spite all the odds. It is women’s defy, women’s inventiveness, and the mysterious strength of togetherness. To the women who are part of this movement, it’s not only about being paid in order to make a living but it is about being paid well and being paid fairly. It is about making sure that the people can stand and look everyone in the eye and know they are worth it. It is about repurposing adversities into victories and breathing into their gifts to brighten other people’s existence.

Each time you followed the gentle style of decoration for this upcoming holiday seeing something being made by Pins & Needle, it is important to think of the hands that made it and the hearts that made it possible. It means these items potentate the meaning of hope, hard work and happiness into everyone’s life. Their culture transcends being mere merchandise’s they are part of a narrative that continues to be authored by the talent that resides in Pins & Needle.

Investing in Dream

Thus, when everybody is filled with the nicest thoughts and generosity because of the spirit and outlook on life during the holidays, feel free to bring some aspects of this movement into your home. Let their creations at the fair bring a little ‘fair magic’ into your celebrations and make a positive difference to someone’s life. Every time that you buy a product here, you are investing in a dream; a dream where women will not be limited by their situation in life and become victors. You are welcome to be a part of Pins & Needle- to celebrate women and empower them in the process- to raise a toast to the survivors and the hopeful—today and tomorrow.

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Meet Our Experts

Christina Robbin

Finance Manager

Christina Robbin

Finance Manager

Christina Robbin

Finance Manager

Welcome to Pins & Needle, a charity organization providing opportunities for women through training that changes their lives.

Causes and Positive Change

Entrepreneurship Skills

Training in how to start, market, and grow small businesses is an illustration of entrepreneurship skills.

Our Vision

Whatsoever a woman may be, we would like to see the kind of world where every woman has tools, equipments, skills, and confidence to build a ‘sound livelihood’ and a great impact in the society they live.

Sustainable Fashion

We teach women how to convert ideas to something that can be sold ranging from sewing to sophisticated fashioning.