Sprout Enterprise® 2022 Impact: Investing in Artisan Enterprises
Craft Is the Original Circular Economy.
The craft story today is in many ways what the story of craft has always been – of artisans making use of waste, left over or found materials, of design and innovation to perform the alchemy of material transformation into a product of function and beauty, of expressing and sharing cultural and community values, and of telling the stories of each generation.
Why We Invested: Fuchsia Shoes
R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund has invested in Fuchsia Shoes, a sustainable fashion brand headquartered in Seattle. Fuchsia Shoes manufactures handcrafted shoes based on the traditional Pakistani khussas enhanced for comfort and durability for the American consumer.
R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund Supports Series 6 of the Social Impact Pulse Podcast.
Episode 35 of The Social Impact Pulse is an in-depth conversation with Sonica Sarna, founder of Sonica Sarna Design, who creates impact driven, sustainable supply chains for brands. Over the past two decades, she’s worked with over 40 artisan partners in India.