Dastkar Ranthambhore is a community-based craft initiative with over 35 years of experience creating sustainable livelihoods for rural women in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.
Established in 1989 in the villages surrounding Ranthambhore National Park, the organisation works to revive traditional craft practices while addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by local communities.
Today, Dastkar Ranthambhore supports over 300 women artisans through skill training, fair wages, savings programmes and a safe working environment — connecting handmade products to wider markets, and ensuring traditional skills remain relevant, valued and economically viable.
Every pattern is carved into teak wood by specialist craftsmen who hand-stamp intricate designs onto cloth with mineral dyes.
Our palette draws from nature: pomegranate rind, turmeric, indigo, and madder root — colours that breathe beauty with every wash.
We work with master block-printing families across Rajasthan, preserving techniques passed down over generations.
Fair wages, safe workshops, and community development — Dastkar is committed to being a responsible partner to every artisan.
“The quality is extraordinary. I bought a block-printed dupatta as a gift and ended up keeping it for myself. The colours are alive in a way that machine prints simply cannot replicate.”
Open Mon — Sun
Step into our studio in Sawai Madhopur to see block printers at work, browse the full collection, and meet the women whose hands make Dastkar. We welcome travellers, designers, and curious souls — chai always included.
