Kaarigar Mandi

Founder: Ankit Kumar, Gagan Mukhi, & Dr. Hifza Afaq

Partner Since: 2020

Creating dignified jobs in Uttar Pradesh

Kaarigar Mandi (Shoegaro) is an Indian social business based in Agra that connects artisans making handmade shoes with customers in India's low and middle-income segments. Its mission is to preserve the dying art of handmade shoemaking by engaging artisans and their families.

The founders of Shoegaro designed the business to address the social concern of unemployed footwear artisans and capitalize on the promising footwear industry. They provide consistent shoemaking orders, livelihood opportunities, and skill development for these artisans.

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