Bangladeshi Artisans

From the skilled hands of our Balinese artisans, many of our crochet pieces are brought to life using time-honored techniques. Each design reflects the beauty of traditional craftsmanship while creating essentials meant to stay close to you, season after season. We are committed not only to preserving the beauty of this craft, but also to supporting the people and communities behind it.

Taati Studio – Handcrafted in Bangladesh

Meet the Artisans

Every Taati Studio piece is brought to life by these remarkable Bangladeshi artisans. Here are their stories.

Nurjahan Begum

Master Nakshi Kantha Embroiderer
Tangail, Bangladesh
38 years

Nurjahan, 62, learned the running stitch at age 9 from her grandmother and now leads a group of 12 women. Her intricate storytelling motifs have been passed down through four generations.

“Each stitch is a prayer for the next generation.”

Salma Akter

Nakshi Kantha + Jamdani Fusion
Narayanganj, Bangladesh
14 years

A 34-year-old mother of two, Salma creates hybrid designs blending her mother’s Kantha style with Jamdani weaving.

“I don’t just embroider — I design the future for my daughters.”

Mohammad Karim

Traditional Jamdani Weaver
Rupganj, Bangladesh
27 years

Karim, 48, works on a wooden loom passed down from his father and specializes in the fine extra-weft “buti” technique.

“The loom is my language. Taati Studios gave my voice a global stage.”

Aunju Ghosh

Nakshi Kantha Storyteller
Faridpur, Bangladesh
22 years

Widowed at 29, Aunju Ghosh raised three children alone. Her signature “Tree of Life” designs are now loved worldwide.

“My hands were once only for survival. Now they create beauty.”

Sandhya Devi

Recycled-Saree Nakshi Kantha
Mymensingh, Bangladesh
31 years

At 55, Sandhya transforms old sarees into new treasures using the traditional Kantha running stitch.

“Nothing is waste when love is stitched into it.”

Rafiqul Islam

Young Jamdani Apprentice
Sonargaon, Bangladesh
6 years

24-year-old Rafiq left city factory work to return to his village and learn from his grandfather.

“I am not just weaving cloth — I am weaving my future.”

Fatima Jahan

Nakshi Kantha Teacher & Designer
Comilla, Bangladesh
19 years

Fatima, 41, runs free weekend workshops for girls in her village. Her bold geometric patterns are bestsellers.

“When one woman rises, she lifts the whole village.”

Shafiqur Rahman

Master Jamdani Loom Weaver
Tangail, Bangladesh
42 years

58-year-old Shafiq can weave a single Jamdani sari border in 12 hours — a skill only a handful still possess.

“Every thread I pass is a thread of history.”

Monowara Begum

Nakshi Kantha Floral Specialist
Jessore, Bangladesh
25 years

Monowara, 47, creates the most delicate floral motifs using touch and memory.

“My hands see what my eyes cannot.”

Parvati Das

Elder Nakshi Kantha Mentor
Barisal, Bangladesh
51 years

At 71, Parvati is the oldest active artisan in our network and personally approves every new design.

“I have stitched for 51 years. With Taati Studios, my stitches finally reached the world.”

Galleries

Hear from the inspiring women behind each product

Making Saree

Making Box

Meet our artisans

Every set is signed by the hands who made it.

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