With always an inclination towards art and design, my source of happiness and peace, I have always strongly felt the urge to create something of my own. Something that is aesthetically beautiful, high on utility and practicality. My mother started volunteering at an NGO working towards women empowerment in Uttar Pradesh. She used to work towards skill-building of women from underprivileged backgrounds, and teach them how to make basic storage fabric baskets. I just couldn't get enough of the basket's design and its relevance in everyday use. Hence, Kiesha was born, as my brain child. We started in 2018 and we have come a long way; an incredible journey of facing challenges, surviving failures and achieving success. I started with a handful products created with my mother and displaying them at art exhibitions across India. And now, we have upgraded from shelf to storage rooms, from a team of two to a team of ten! I am extremely grateful and thankful for all the love that has been showered upon us. With every passing day, I feel overwhelmed from all the warmth Kiesha receives. I hope to help more and more artisans with livelihood opportunities through my venture and diversify my work by launching new products.

- Vidisha Kishore