Vision
We believe in an idea of a developed India where every individual has access to a dignified life and opportunities. Aftertaste was started with the vision to empower women from economically disadvantaged communities and empower them to break the vicious cycle of social and economic poverty. Aftertaste makes opportunities that come with knowledge, exposure and economic means, accessible to marginalised women from the urban low-income communities of Mumbai.
The Social Problem
Economic Poverty
Poverty is rampant in the slums of Mumbai, as many who migrated with dreams of success, are struggling for basic survival. The millions that inhabit the slums live in abject conditions of social and economic poverty, especially the women and children.
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State of Women and Children
The women of these slums deal with the existential challenges, poor quality of life and patriarchy, resulting in women and children stuck in cycles of unfair wages, unfavourable working conditions and loss of dignity.
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Social Poverty
Due to lack of knowledge and awareness of government schemes and policies, the hard-earned money gets misused by several racquets which operate in the slum and dupe the people in the name of saving. The money earned is almost rendered useless.
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Theory of Change
Empowered woman leads to empowered family
Aftertaste’s work started with economic empowerment of the women of the community using art and craft as a medium and enabling the women to earn a dignified livelihood. Through the process of skilling the women and generating a livelihood, Aftertaste works with the women and their families continuously, to bring about social change by empowering them with knowledge and exposure to build capacity in the areas of education, healthcare and financial literacy leading to an improvement of the socio-economic condition of their families.
Most Trending products
We bring to you most loved products created with the love, Perseverance, and Determination of the artists of Aftertaste when you choose us, you support the women and children of Aftertaste to break out of the vicious cycle of poverty and earn a dignified livelihood.
Pack of Love
Elephants are revered as a symbol of good luck, prosperity, destroyer of evil, remover of obstacles, as well as strength, power, wisdom, memory, and vitality.
Felt Frames
Enhance your décor with our felt photo frame by Aftertaste artisans. Handcrafted for a touch of elegance, it not only displays memories beautifully but also supports dignified livelihoods.
Gift Box
Check out our gift-sets now packaged in coordinated gift boxes handcrafted meticulously by the artisans of Aftertaste.
Unisex Bag
Unisex bags, crafted by skilled artisans, combine style and purpose, promoting inclusivity and quality craftsmanship.
Dreamcatcher
Aftertaste artisans’ hands intricately weave dreams, Each thread a whisper of hope, each bead a story untold, Handmade dreamcatcher, a timeless symbol of artistry and magic.
Tote Bags
our handmade cloth bags, in their endearing colours and designs are the right pick for you!
Ear Buds
These crochet covers can hold your earbuds or even act as a camphor holder, to be hung from the car. These are washable and easy to maintain.
Danglers
Decorate your doors and thresholds with our uniquely Paper butterfly danglers, Handmade with love.
Felt Keychains
Carry your home or office keys with style, with our durable, washable, handmade felt keychains. Available in a variety of animal themes and colours.
Handpainted Journals
Presenting to you a selection of our best selling hand painted notebooks, made with meticulous love by the women of aftertaste!
Felt Notebooks
Handmade reusable felt book covers in the super hero series available in Spider Man design. These book covers are reusable and washable.
Handpainted Planter
Keep your surroundings green in our lean planters, created with macrame, handcrafted with love.
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Most Trending products
We bring to you most loved products created with the love, Perseverance, and Determination of the artists of Aftertaste when you choose us, you support the women and children of Aftertaste to break out of the vicious cycle of poverty and earn a dignified livelihood.
#bythewomen #ofthewomen #forthewomen
Gift Box
Handpainted giftbox in a variety of beautiful colour and design options.
Handpainted Planter
Keep your surroundings green in our lean planters…
Fancy Tote Bag
Handmade cloth bags, in their endearing colours and designs
GYM Bag
Looking for a bag to store your gym wear and bottle?