Caravan Craft revives & promotes forgotten Indian crafts

07 Dec '13

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Other key members of the team include Sudipto Sinha (COO) who is responsible for Business Strategy and Artisanal Development. His past experience as founder of Indica Research and one of the pioneers in marketing research in India is invaluable. Vinesh Singh, CFO at Caravan, comes with a unique and rich experience of both Finance and Retail having spent more than two decades in Retail Operations and Supply Chain.

Sachin Rampal, who used to head corporate communications for Reliance Retail, is on board to create linkages with artisan groups for a sustainable engagement with them. Mahesh Rao, ex-owner and Managing Director, Carbon, the jewellery brand, is helping put together the jewellery collection. Michael Foley, arguably one of India’s leading designers, is designing part of the product range for the brand.

The advisory board of Caravan counts Narayan Ramachandran, former Chief Executive, Morgan Stanley India; Bijou Kurien, President & Chief Executive - Lifestyle, Reliance Retail Ltd and Ananth Raman, UPS Fellow at Harvard Business School, among its members.

About Caravan Craft Retail Private Limited

Caravan Craft Retail Private Limited is a single-brand retail venture based out of Bangalore. Caravan intends to create a market for products with significant craft content that combine practicality and aesthetic appeal. The company is attempting to bridge the gap between the rich reservoir of traditional Indian craftsmanship and the evolving needs of contemporary living.

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