Anillo de cóctel de plata esterlina de India Fair Trade Jewelry, "Mariposa"

Aparna credits genetics with her passion for jewelry. Her father was a jeweler and she married a jeweler with whom she has built a successful jewelry workshop. Aparna designs and her husband is in charge of crafting and production. They draw on traditional designs for inspiration and employ traditional jewelry making techniques to create their unique collection. In their workshop, they train their helpers to integrate traditional jewelry making techniques with contemporary design.

Aparna and her husband set up their own workshop nearly a decade ago. It has grown and they are now able to provide jobs for other jewelry artisans.

Aparna provides for the educational needs of her two children and assists other family members with educating their children.

Aparna provides for her two children and also assists other family members with providing for their children.

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.