Jaipur, India

2018

About

Founded by husband and wife duo Vaibhav and Jyoti, Eco-Friendly Papers exists to improve the lives of the Artisans they employ–while reducing global waste by creating beautiful products that are completely made by hand. The company follows fair trade practices, while working directly with grassroots Artisans. They work to generate sustainable economic opportunities for underprivileged craftsmen and create awareness for social change within the communities they belong to.

With steady income, parents are caring for the health, nutrition, and education of their children. Families are building better homes. Women are rising out of crippling dependency to become contributors in their communities. The Artisans of Eco-Friendly Papers are striving to create quality in the lives of their home and community, and the business’ leaders are there to support them every step of the way

  • Jaipur, India

    In 2023, India surpassed China to become the most populous country in the world, with 1.4 billion people. Its people represent incredible cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity, as do the country’s 28 states. India has made great contributions to higher math, is the home of chess, and boasts the world's largest film industry (Bollywood). The country has a rich history of handcrafts dating back to 5000 BC, including techniques like weaving, pottery, jewelry-making, and metalworking.

Artisan Story

  • Mamta
    As a girl, Mamta was seen as shy and inhibited. She never dreamed that she would one day become the breadwinner of her family during the most challenging time of their lives. When her husband was prohibited from running his roadside fruit stand during a three - month COVID lockdown, Mamta was able to support her family thanks to her steady work as an Artisan. Because of your purchases, the workshop continued to receive orders that helped bridge the gap for families like Mamta’s.

In the making…