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Digital Women Awards - Solopreneur; Chanchal Badsiwal, Founder - Chanchal

After a decade of working for corporates, Chanchal Badsiwal turned to entrepreneurship with her own brand called Chanchal, an enterprise centered upon Indian traditional art forms. She has travelled to various villages to research handmade weaves. The brand aims at promoting traditional art and craft while empowering the grass-root level workforce through environmentally-sustainable products. Read More

Bengaluru women carve out a niche with handmade products

I started engaging with the artisan and weavers’ communities in the eastern and southern parts of India and realised how bad their condition was in the hinterlands. Some heritage art forms were already lost. Many weavers had stopped working and artists were struggling to make ends meet; they no longer wanted to teach their craft to their children,” Chanchal says. Read more

Sustainable, Consciously-crafted and made with Love

“I’m passionate about Indian textiles, I’m passionate about Indian art and craft and that is what keeps me going. I talk to my weaving units and artisans everyday and those conversations are always inspiring. You learn about things that would otherwise escape you if you were living in the city. Read More

VIDYA BALAN WORE THESE 10 SARIS IN 10 DAYS AND IT'S A RECORD OF SORTS!
Vidya flaunted a classic black and golden tussar dupion silk sari by Chanchal-Bringing Art to Life has a beautiful ghicha silk pallu created by artisans, weavers. Read More

SHAKUNTALA DEVI E-PROMOTIONS: VIDYA BALAN STUNS IN HER LATES LOOKS

Vidya Balan was seen in a black and gold tussar sari from the label, Chanchal-Bringing Art to Life. It was paired with a black sleeveless blouse and rounded out with a neat hairdo. “This Classic Black & Golden Tussar Dupion Silk Saree has a beautiful ghicha silk pallu created by artisans, weavers and patrons,” she wrote. Read More

THE COLORFUL MEN OF FASHION

For sustainable fashion designer Chanchal Badsiwal, this trend is yet another page from the rich Indian culture. “As a country, we are so diverse. In India, wearing colours is a part of the culture. Men in Rajasthan and Gujarat have always worn colourful pagdis, kurtas and dhotis. In many places, men have their ears pierced, wearing small gemstones as earrings. Read More

IKAT TOTES TO DOKRA EARRINGS: LADIES, CHECK OUT THIS INDIE BRAND FOR ETHNIC ACCESSORIES

Ace your accessory game with Chanchal’s ethnic but contemporary pieces that include Kalamkari hand block prints and Ikat handwoven designs on clutches and bags as well an extensive Dokra jewellery range. Read More

HANDWOVEN, HANDBLOCKED, HANDCRAFTED: WE LOVE THIS INDIE BRAND'S BAGS

Each style from their collection is an embodiment of their purpose to bring a piece of incredible India with a contemporary touch. Read More

THE HERITAGE OF ‘IKAT’ - BY WORLD ART COMMUNITY

It’s hard to miss the popularity of the “ikat” weave. Found in Asia, Europe, Africa and South America , this hand-woven fabric is used for apparel, furnishing and more. Read More

GIVE YOUR LEATHER BAGS A BREAK! - BY KEEP ME STYLISH

A fine bag is an absolute must to compliment a good dressing. The problem we face always, when opting for a good bag is that, stylish bags are mostly not functional and practical.. Read More

CHANCHAL ~ BRINGING ART TO LIFE - BY NIKITHA VYAS

My name is Chanchal Badsiwal, the owner and founder of “Chanchal“. I grew up in Delhi. I am a nature lover and a believer in Karma. I love to travel and read. I admire Art in its various forms ~ music, dance, paintings.. Read More

THIS BRAND IS GIVING US BAGS IN TRADITIONAL IKAT AND KALAMKARI - BY LBB

Chanchal is a brand that marries traditional Indian textile designs and prints to contemporary bags. From Ikat laptop sleeves to Kalamkari jute bags, find a statement piece that will work well with any outfit, both Indian.. Read More

STORY OF CHANCHAL BADISWAL - BY UNFACTORY

The scent of a forest tree. Winter chills of a rustic hillside. The placid grin of a tribal artisan. The steady scuttle of a weaver’s loom. The sizzle of molten metal. The suppleness of wax. The rap of chisel on stone. The earthiness of termite mounds. Read More

TWO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS - BY THE HINDU

One would think that all that online shopping would have dimmed the urge to wade through traffic and land up at the market. But no. It was a squeeze. Two young entrepreneurs — Chanchal Badsiwal with her ‘Chanchal’.. Read More

ENTREPRENEURIAL STORY OF CHANCHAL BADSIWAL - BY STARTUP FREAK

My name is Chanchal Badsiwal. I am the founder of Chanchal ~ Bringing Art to Life. Read More