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Uma Prajapati

Following Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy of Integral Yoga, Upasana is founded on the belief that progress is holistic.
    
THIS BUSINESS IS MY YOGA
~Uma, Founder of Upasana
 

Uma Prajapati is a Fashion Designer, an Activist and an Entrepreneur who lives in Auroville (www.auroville.org) since 1996, apart from being the founder of Upasana (www.upasana.in) a clothing company at Auroville, Uma currently heads few social projects, guides young entrepreneurs, does strategy planning for NGOs and teaches conscious fashion nationally and internationally.

Design for change is very close to her heart and being a Fashion designer she believes Fashion can contribute in this journey, sustainable future can emerge through fashion for the textile and craft industry.

Uma sees a need to make design democratic. She believes that design can serve society. India alone has 55 million people in craft and textile sector. Projects she has designed focuses on using creative power of design for grass route and creating social businesses.

Experience

25 years in Fashion industry. Uma founded “Upasana” as a clothing brand in Auroville in 1997. She later designed many social projects and gave them a self-sustained livelihood, women empowerment has been her key focus. She has been a serial entrepreneur and has created many social brands.

 Social Projects

 » Kapas – organic cotton project with families of Madurai

» Small Steps – compact bags as an alternative to plastic bags

» Varanasi Weavers – a project with the weaving communities of Varanasi

» Tsunamika – a tsunami related project providing livelihood to fisherwomen

» Paruthi – India’s local organic brand to support India’s organic farming community

    Social media
links

    Uma prajapati: Design n social responsibilty

    Uma prajapati : Journey of a designer

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/uma.prajapati.52

    Linkedin Umaprajapati

    Upasana FB https://www.facebook.com/upasanaindia

    Smallsteps FB https://www.facebook.com/smallstepsbags

    Conscious fashion hub FB https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousfashionhub

    The Clothing Lab

    Welcome to The Clothing Lab sessions @Upasana- Taking fashion to a journey of creating true beauty. The Clothing Lab wants to initiate dialogue and create a community to provide a direction to come together and move towards conscious living. We believe inspiration is a sacred place and in sharing we grow. Conscious clothing takes us towards conscious living.

    Basic ( 2 hrs)

    Calling out to the tribe of people who wish to explore conscious and sustainable lifestyles. Come acquaint yourself with concepts of Sustainability and Circularity, Engage in open discussions and reflect on the contributions as conscious consumers.

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    Intermediate (5 hrs)

    Learn about global fashion challenges, role as a conscious client, personal wardrobe audits and your conscious clothing scores. Engage closely with “Conscious Fashion“ and experience the change. Come have a walk-through of the Upasana campus.

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    Weekend Experience

    Two day workshop at Upasana's community in Auroville. Typically featuring development of sustainable and ethical practices, Upasana case study, personal audits, fashion scenario across the world. Credited with Certificate of Participation.

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    For more information on pricing, batch sizes and commencement dates, you can also call us on +91 9442982957 and reach out at
    office@upasana.in

    FAQ

    1. What is the mode of Learning?

    A. Offline

    2. Do I require any material for the course?

    A. No

    3. After Registration when does my course begin?

    A. Once the batch is formed with minimum number of enrollment.

    4. Do I need to be from a specific background for the course?

    A. No

    5. Is there any age criteria?

    A. No

    6. Who is this course for?

    A. Everyone who wears clothes

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