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Ihitashri is a UN award-winning Cultural Entrepreneur and Sustainability Champion, who believes in the power of art, entrepreneurship and technology to tackle the social challenges of rural livelihood, cultural preservation and women empowerment.After dedicating almost a decade to the corporate world, specializing in Supply Chain Management and Enterprise Resource Planning, Ihitashri launched her visionary Social Enterprise for heritage art forms, 'MITHILAsmita.' Its primary mission was to showcase and champion the exquisite Madhubani Paintings of India while also extending vital support to rural women artists. Today, 'MITHILAsmita' has expanded its scope to include a wide range of India's heritage arts, crafts, and textiles, thus creating sustainable means of livelihood for women in rural areas.The enterprise is dedicated to harnessing the potential of marketing, technology, strategic collaborations, and cross-cultural partnerships to promote sustainability within the rural artisan sector, with a particular emphasis on empowering women artisans.A recipient of multiple coveted awards and fellowship in India and globally, Ihitashri has developed expertise in the areas of Social Business Development, Partnerships, Thought Leadership, Digital Marketing and Academic Collaborations and actively consults on women's economic empowerment projects, policies, and initiatives, apart from her professional degree and experience in technology.
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DirectorArtnher LondonLondon, Gb
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Founder CeoMithilasmita Art & Craft May 2012 - PresentNew Delhi, Delhi, IndiaMITHILAsmita is a folk-art preservation and promotion organization promoting ancient Indian art forms including Madhubani/Mithila Paintings and supporting its rural/tribal women artists. The organization believes in the sanctity of heritage folk arts of the world. The organization also promotes international cultural exchange through art. 🌟 Encouraging the exposure of these heritage art forms, MITHILAsmita reaches out to art and textile enthusiasts worldwide through diverse platforms such as Ecommerce, Marketplaces, Museum Stores, Corporate Gifting, Exhibitions, and Folk Art Stores.🏢 MITHILAsmita understands the needs of discerning consumers, and with a keen eye on the urban market requirements, they consistently launch new Madhubani products and other art forms that seamlessly blend tradition with contemporary aesthetics.🤝 Establishing new Partnerships and Associations with Museums, Corporates, and Marketplaces, the organization extends the global presence of these exceptional art forms and textiles.🎨 Focused on unifying the finest traditional artists and skilled weavers, MITHILAsmita celebrates their talents and preserves the cultural legacy of Indian art and handloom textiles. 🔍 Upholding the highest standards, the organization establishes quality control processes for traditional art and hand-painted products made in rural India, ensuring their authenticity and beauty are showcased on the international stage. 📦 Implementing efficient supply chain tools, MITHILAsmita empowers rural artisans and skilled weavers, managing their production seamlessly to meet global demand. 🎓 The organization's commitment extends to fostering Academic Collaborations with esteemed colleges and universities in India and internationally, promoting the legacy of Indian art forms and handloom textiles to the next generation of talents. -
Artistic Director And Festival CuratorUk India Dosti Jul 2022 - Mar 2023London, England, United KingdomUK INDIA DOSTI Indian Art Festival, an extraordinary event by MITHILAsmita that showcased the talent and artistry of 75 rural women artists from India was being organised under my leadership and curation. The festival featured art workshops and exhibitions held in London, Glasgow, and New Delhi, where talented traditional and indigenous artists shared their knowledge and skills as gurus. The festival was supported by both the Indian and the UK governments.Partner UK organizations: Crafts Council UK, Tate, Glasgow Women’s Library, British School of Fashion (Glasgow Caledonian University), The Costumes Society UK, Horniman Museum and GardensPartner Indian organizations: National Crafts Museum, New Delhi, National Rail Museum, New Delhi, Banasthali Vidyapith, GGSIP UniversityThe highlight of the festival was the closing exhibition held at the prestigious Nehru Centre, London (Cultural Centre of Indian High Commission in London) where over 40 different art, crafts and textile forms were showcased, capturing the richness of India’s artistic heritage.
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Artistic Director And Festival CuratorTraditional Art Entrepreneurship Summit Jan 2017 - Mar 2023IndiaTAES was an annual event organized by MITHILAsmita Trust to empower micro/small/medium artisan entrepreneurs of India through a series of conferences, workshops, funding and travelling exhibitions to directly impact over 500 artisans of India, primarily women, while indirectly impacting 2500 rural lives. TAES2018 was organized at National Crafts Museum, New Delhi funded by the Ministry of Textiles and supported by Ministry of MSME, Government of India, the Embassy of United States of America and the Embassy of France in India .
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FellowTate Nov 2021 - Jan 2022London, England, United KingdomDuring my secondment tenure as a Chevening Clore Fellow at Tate, I had the privilege of undertaking my Clore secondment at Tate, encompassing both Tate Modern and Tate Britain. My focus revolved around developing a volunteer retention and re-engagement strategy in a post-COVID era, along with spearheading the digital implementation of volunteer resources. This experience enabled me to utilize my cultural, analytical, and technical skills while immersing myself in the extraordinary works exhibited at Tate. I gained invaluable insights into their operations, strategy, and partnerships. Moreover, I had the unique opportunity to shadow esteemed leaders of the institution and actively participate in meetings and negotiations with board members, further enriching my professional journey. -
FellowClore Leadership Sep 2019 - Jan 2022London, United Kingdom -
FellowChevening Scholarships Sep 2019 - Jan 2022London, United KingdomI have been awarded Chevening Clore International Fellowship for the year 2019/20 as the official representation from India. -
AlumUn Women Aug 2020 - Sep 2020Industry Disruptor Program - A unique accelerator program for 20 most promising Sustainable Fashion women led Enterprises from India -
AlumThe Do School Aug 2020 - Sep 2020Berlin, GermanyIndustry Disruptor Program - A unique accelerator program for 20 most promising Sustainable Fashion women led Indian Enterprises -
FellowThe Rsa (Royal Society For The Encouragement Of Arts, Manufactures And Commerce) Oct 2019 - Sep 2020London, United Kingdom -
Festival CuratorCentre For Cultural Resources And Training Apr 2019 - May 2019New Delhi Area, IndiaIn 2019, I had the honor of leading and curating the 'Annual Cultural Festival for Children' - the Indradhanush Festival, under the esteemed guidance of the Director and Chairperson of CCRT, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. As the appointed leader, I passionately crafted strategies, meticulously curated the event, and spearheaded its successful execution. The festival showcased India's rich cultural heritage through art, music, dance, and tradition, inspiring a new generation. My dedication fostered partnerships, expanding the festival's impact, and energized the CCRT team. The Indradhanush Festival became a transformative celebration, leaving an enduring imprint on participants' hearts and minds. -
DelegateAustralia India Youth Dialogue Jan 2018 - Dec 2018The Australia India Youth Dialogue (AIYD) is the pre-eminent track-two young leaders’ dialogue between Australia and India. Held in India and Australia in alternate years, the AIYD hosts 15 of the best and brightest young minds from each country at an annual conference.The AIYD enables a rich exchange of ideas between emerging leaders to think creatively about how the Australia-India relationship may be strengthened through their own work and efforts. -
Head Of Technology (Honorary)Federation Of Indian Women Entrepreneurs Feb 2017 - Jan 2018New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Advisory Board Member, Aims Entrepreneurship Excellence CentreAims Business School Nov 2015 - Dec 2017Bangalore
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FellowAcumen Mar 2014 - Dec 2014India -
Senior Sap ConsultantIbm Jun 2007 - Dec 2012Bengaluru Area, IndiaI was responsible for the implementation and support of SAP technology-based Enterprise solution, SAP Supplier Relationship Management Solution for IBM clients internationally. I was also responsible to take up leadership roles (as Onsite lead) in India and overseas to ensure smooth delivery of projects. -
Development SpecialistSap Labs Dec 2005 - Jun 2007I was responsible for SAP Supplier Relationship Management Enterprise solution for SAP clients globally. I acted as a global techno-functional point of contact for SAP Catalog Content Management solution implemented world-wide. My role also included identifying and fixing issues in the existing SAP SRM solution, and releasing notes/corrections for future implementations. -
Software EngineerPatni Computer Systems Jun 2004 - Dec 2005Bangalore, IndiaI was responsible for implementing Supply chain solutions for the clients in India and overseas, involving various technologies.
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Ihitashri Shandilya Education Details
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National Institute Of Technology KurukshetraHonors -
Acumen FundsSocial Entrepreneurship -
Sotheby'SArt & Its Markets -
Indian School Of BusinessBusiness Administration And Management, General
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