Reviving Endangered Crafts,
Dignifying Rural Lives
A grassroots atelier in Jharkhand providing master training, 100% natural materials, and fair-trade market access to over 40 indigenous artisan families.
We're less interested in being another talking-head NGO and more dedicated to the one who asks why our rural artisans aren't earning generational dignity in the first place.
Founded in 2019 by CEO Irshad Ansari
Based out of Hatia, Ranchi, Suhana Welfare Society (SWS) was established to bridge ancient heritage craftsmanship with direct modern markets. We provide hands-on training in Lac, Bamboo, Woodwork, and Leather crafts across 3 major districts of Jharkhand.
Directly sustained through regular artisan stipends & workshop stipends.
Direct payouts with zero exploitation or middlemen fees.
Leading craft clusters and gaining financial independence.
100% wild lac resin, organic vegetable dyes, and harvested timber.
What we do every day
Empowerment & Craft, end to end
Raw resin harvesting, seasoning indigenous timber, precision hand-shaping, organic vegetable pigmenting, and dignified direct market access. We sit directly inside the village cluster: where craft is born, who makes it, and why each heritage piece earns its place in modern homes.
Thinking Beyond Charity
True upliftment isn't handouts. We establish master skill mentorship, independent bank accounts, and production leadership so rural women lead their own economic destinies.
Yes, we use 100% Earth Elements
Wild-harvested lac resin, seasoned non-endangered timber, mature bamboo, and natural mineral dyes. Zero synthetic plastics or toxic binders.
Zero Middlemen & Direct Pay
Every rupee generated flows directly into the verified accounts of our artisan families in Jharkhand with transparent bookkeeping.
Off the desk
Usually in the artisan sheds of Kachnar Toli, testing natural pigment mixtures, inspecting bamboo seasoning, and ensuring no traditional craftsman is forgotten.
Four Master Craft Traditions
Each discipline represents generations of tribal and rural craftsmanship, brought to the contemporary world with ethical integrity.
Lac Craft
Handcrafted bangles, jewelry boxes, and decorative artifacts shaped using authentic natural lac harvested from Jharkhand's host trees.
Bamboo Craft
Sustainable home decor, modern light fixtures, and organizers hand-woven with treated local bamboo and organic finishes.
Wood Craft
Hand-carved sculptures, kitchenware, and custom decor carved from sustainably sourced timber by master tribal wood artisans.
Leather Goods
Durable, premium leather accessories and lifestyle goods meticulously hand-stitched by skilled craftspeople.
From Village Clusters to Global Homes
Our step-by-step sustainable model takes artisans from isolation to financial freedom, preserving heritage at every milestone.
Grassroots Discovery
We locate endangered craft pockets across rural Jharkhand, connecting directly with artisan families who have practiced traditional crafts for generations.
Master Mentorship & Tools
SWS provides modern tools, safe ergonomic workshop environments, and design innovation while honoring 100% natural, ancestral techniques.
Direct Wage Security
Eliminating exploitative middlemen. Artisans receive prompt, dignified payment directly into verified bank accounts with transparent pricing.
Living Spaces Worldwide
Every handcrafted piece finds its patron across India and beyond, carrying the artisan's signature and the living heritage of Jharkhand.
Led by Conviction, Not Slogans
Guided by grassroots dedication and an unwavering commitment to sustainable livelihoods in Jharkhand.
Irshad Ansari
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, SWS
Irshad Ansari founded Suhana Welfare Society in 2019 with a singular vision: to restore economic dignity to Jharkhand's tribal and rural artisan communities. Under his leadership, SWS has grown from a grassroots initiative into a structured welfare society spanning 3 districts, running 6 active programs, and directly empowering over 40 artisan families through skill training, fair-trade market access, and community welfare.
Community Before Publicity
Real impact happens in village cluster workshops, not conference halls. Every program is shaped by regular dialogues with tribal artisan families.
Preserving Indigenous Mastery
Refusing synthetic shortcuts. Ensuring ancient lacquer formulations, bamboo seasoning, and woodcarving wisdom are passed to the next generation.
Direct Economic Autonomy
Empowering rural women with independent bank accounts, dignified earnings, and the confidence to guide their households into prosperity.
“At Suhana Welfare Society, we believe the hands that craft India's cultural heritage should never have to beg for economic dignity.”
Latest Programs & Workshops
Awareness Programme
With the objective of gender mainstreaming, Suhana Welfare Society initiated an awareness campaign for the role of women in nation building and in building a better society. Rights bestowed upon women were also included in the campaign, which aimed to secure the participation of women and improve their lives based on principles of equity. The program continued under the ambit of a similar activity initiated by the organization during the previous year, with door-to-door campaigning taken up during the current year.
Jute Craft Training
A Jute Craft Training was organized by the Organization at the Ranchi Slum Area Cluster, assisted by the contribution of the secretary and other members. The program ran for 15 days, with 20 artisans trained in the basics of jute craft — cutting, stitching, and making finished products. This training was introduced for artisans covered under the cluster development program, and 20 artisans were directly benefited.
Bamboo Craft Training
A Bamboo Craft Training was organized by the Organization at the Garhwa Slum Area Cluster (Chiniya), assisted by the contribution of the secretary and other members. The program ran for 20 days, with 20 artisans trained in the basics of bamboo craft — cutting, designing, and making finished bamboo products. This training was introduced for artisans covered under the cluster development program, and 20 artisans were directly benefited.
Real Stories, Zero Scripts
Direct reflections from rural craftswomen, village leaders, and partner institutions working with Suhana Welfare Society.
“Before SWS established the workshop in our village, we were forced to sell our lac bangles to middlemen for 20 rupees a pair. Today, we earn fair wages, train younger girls, and run our own household accounts with pride.”
Sunita Devi
Master Lac Artisan
“My grandfather taught me bamboo weaving, but machine-made plastics almost destroyed our market. Irshad bhai and SWS brought modern designs, tools, and buyers directly to our doorstep.”
Prakash Munda
Bamboo Craftsman
“Learning tribal woodcarving through SWS didn't just give me livelihood—it connected me to my ancestors. I now lead a team of five women carving heritage figurines.”
Pooja Kumari
Woodcraft Trainee
The FAQ, but less boring
Empower Artisans.
Preserve Living Heritage.
Whether you are an individual patron looking to support rural families or an organization seeking meaningful CSR partnerships, your involvement restores generational dignity.