MAATI helps women artists from Bihar to look beyond art
The MAATI initiative is helping women artisans from Bihar, India, transition from traditional craftspeople to independent entrepreneurs. By providing training in business management, branding, and pricing, the program aims to help these women build sustainable livelihoods.
Why it matters
It empowers marginalized women by professionalizing traditional arts and fostering economic independence through business education.
For four women artisans from Bihar, Bengaluru is now more than just another city on the map. It is where their art is being seen, appreciated, and recognised. At MAATI- The Crafts School’s two-day showcase at SABHA on Kamraj Road recently, visitors were immersed in intricate hand-painted textiles, wall art, table covers and home furnishings rooted in the traditions of Mithila painting. But beyond the vibrant colours and painstaking details, lies a deeper story: one of women learning to see themselves not merely as artisans, but entrepreneurs.
The article reports on a social development initiative in a factual, positive tone without political agenda.
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