Barudih Women Craft Kashi Grass Products, Attracting Designers from Mumbai, Kolkata

• Women from Barudih village near Jamshedpur are achieving self-reliance by crafting unique products from Kashi grass.
• An organization named Aashra provided training to these women, who previously relied on household chores or daily wage labor.
• They now create hats, purses, handbags, and designer items, overcoming initial challenges and failures.
• Renowned fashion designers from Kolkata and Mumbai visit Barudih to collaborate, providing designs for fashion shows.
• Two self-help groups, each with 10 women, have been formed, empowering them economically and showcasing their talent nationally.

Why It Matters: Barudih village women transform Kashi grass into high-fashion products, achieving self-reliance and national recognition.