Happy Hands Foundation

This traditional craft and has been practised in India for the last three to four centuries. The oldest centre, Jamnagar in Gujarat, has involved the womenfolk in this craft since the time of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. This craft is also prevalent in the delta of the Godavari River. Chetipani is the most elementary type of crochet usually made by the novices.

The other kind is Athakupani or joint attachment, in which different kinds of flower designs are combined to form the patterns which are inspired from floral, nosegay, almond and date motifs. The colours are red, orange, green, brown with white weaves. The finished products dominantly comprise items for household use like bags, stuff toys ,key-chains, bedspreads, furniture covers and dress material.