On Voices for Local this week, Monisha is joined by Kevisedenuo Margaret Zinyu from Kohima Nagaland. She is the founder of Woven Threads, a design initiative to encourage, support and mentor the women of Nagaland to sustain their roots by preserving the unique tradition of weaving. Margaret opens up to Monisha about her move from the corporate world to home decor, gives us a look into Nagaland’s handicrafts, reveals one thing interior design borrowed from the automobile industry, and shares her appeal for people to appreciate the amount of effort behind the loin loom.

To check out Woven Threads’ work, log onto their website woventhreads.in, and follow their journey on Instagram @woventhreads.in. And to keep up with Monisha Singh Katial, follow her on Instagram @monishasinghkatial. We would love to hear from you and your recommendations for homegrown brands that you think we should feature on our lineup of Voices For Local, so reach out to us @voicesforlocal on Instagram.

CREDITS:

Host: Monisha Singh Katial (Twitter & Instagram)

This is a Maed in India production.

Audio Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni

Audio Editor: Yash Hirave

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Husein Haveliwala

On Voices for Local this week, Monisha is joined by Kevisedenuo Margaret Zinyu from Kohima Nagaland. She is the founder of Woven Threads, a design initiative to encourage, support and mentor the women of Nagaland to sustain their roots by preserving the unique tradition of weaving. Margaret opens up to Monisha about her move from the corporate world to home decor, gives us a look into Nagaland’s handicrafts, reveals one thing interior design borrowed from the automobile industry, and shares her appeal for people to appreciate the amount of effort behind the loin loom. To check out Woven Threads’ work, log onto their website <a href="https://woventhreads.in/">woventhreads.in</a>, and follow their journey on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woventhreads.in">Instagram @woventhreads.in</a>. And to keep up with Monisha Singh Katial, follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monishasinghkatial/?hl=en">@monishasinghkatial</a>. We would love to hear from you and your recommendations for homegrown brands that you think we should feature on our lineup of Voices For Local, so reach out to us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/voicesforlocal/">@voicesforlocal on Instagram</a>. CREDITS: Host: Monisha Singh Katial (<a href="https://twitter.com/monishakatial">Twitter</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monishasinghkatial/">Instagram</a>) This is a <a href="https://www.maedinindia.in/">Maed in India</a> production. Audio Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a> Audio Editor: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yash.hirave_/">Yash Hirave</a> Creative Director: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a> Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a> Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/huseinh7/?hl=en">Husein Haveliwala</a>

The time has come for India’s homegrown brands to shine. Through this podcast series, media personality Monisha Singh Katial takes you on a journey through the galli-mohalle and local high streets of the country to meet the founders of our most incredible up-and-coming brands. On the way, we get to be inspired by their stories, learn something new from their work, pick up some practical advice, check out their unique products, and understand the passionate minds of our Voices For Local.

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial

On Voices for Local this week, Monisha is joined by Kevisedenuo Margaret Zinyu from Kohima Nagaland. She is the founder of Woven Threads, a design initiative to encourage, support and mentor the women of Nagaland to sustain their roots by preserving...