March is Women’s History Month: a time to celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and across the globe. At Flourish Planet, we believe in honoring and uplifting women makers- talented artisans, entrepreneurs, and creators who are preserving traditions, innovating within their crafts, and building sustainable futures for themselves and their families.
Empowering Women Through Ethical Commerce
Flourish Planet is a space where women artisans can showcase their work on their own terms. We connect makers from diverse backgrounds—including those from minority and Indigenous communities—to consumers who value craftsmanship, ethical production, and sustainability. Our commitment to fair compensation and transparent business practices ensures that makers receive the full value of their labor while maintaining ownership over their work and stories. By reinvesting profits into artisan communities, we help sustain long-standing traditions and foster economic autonomy.
When women makers have direct access to fair wages, they gain the ability to invest in their communities, families, and creative enterprises. Economic empowerment supports access to healthcare, education, and resources that strengthen entire communities. Flourish Planet recognizes the power of artisan businesses to shape a more equitable future, where creativity and cultural heritage are valued and sustained.
Celebrating Women Makers
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the inspiring makers and artisans who are creating meaningful change in their communities and the world. Here are some incredible women-led enterprises that are driving impact through the wonderful work that they are doing.
Starfish Project
Starfish Project is a non-profit with a social enterprise that cares for women and girls escaping human trafficking and exploitation. Established in 2006, the organization engages exploited women through outreach and invites them into their Holistic Care Program. Participants receive training and employment in their social enterprise jewelry business, providing them with the tools to rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.
WHE (Women, Handcrafted, Eco-friendly)
A design-driven ethical fashion brand, WHE was founded in 2020 to connect artisans to the end market while promoting sustainability. WHE works as a marketing, sales, and training mentor for women micro-enterprises, as well as employing a full-time women workforce. The brand crafts eco-friendly jewelry, home decor, and wearable accessories with love, mindfulness, and environmental consciousness. With one of the lowest female workforce participation rates globally, WHE actively addresses employment challenges by empowering women artisans. Their impact includes 180+ women empowered, 500+ women trained, 15+ craft forms revived, and over 4,000 kilos of waste upcycled.
Woloch
Woloch is a women- and family-owned company that distributes and promotes 100% handmade design products. Their mission is to sustain traditional craftsmanship while ensuring fair wages and ethical practices for their artisans.
One 'O' Eight Knots
An initiative by Happy Faces Foundation, One 'O' Eight Knots is a social enterprise empowering first-generation women artisans. Dedicated to promoting self-sustainability among economically vulnerable urban and rural artisans, the initiative trains women in textile crafts such as knotting, weaving, and stitching. The workshop thrives on a community of 150 women who, despite having no formal training, gain confidence and independence through their craft.
Ekatra
Founded by the mother-daughter duo Minakshi and Aishwarya Jhawar, Ekatra creates handcrafted stationery and accessories using natural materials. What began as a personal creative endeavor transformed into a platform for economic empowerment. Today, Ekatra supports a team of 13 homemakers, offering them financial independence through skill-building. With a deep commitment to sustainability, every product is made with zero waste and a focus on craftsmanship. Ekatra stands as a beacon of opportunity, ensuring that women from underprivileged communities gain new skills and the confidence to shape their futures.
Join Us in Celebrating Women’s History Month
This Women’s History Month, honor the work of women makers by choosing handcrafted goods that reflect skill, history, and purpose. Every purchase on Flourish Planet directly supports artisans who are shaping a more sustainable and inclusive world. Explore our Women’s History Month Collection to discover unique, beautifully crafted pieces that carry the stories and traditions of women makers worldwide.