Hannah Warren

Female

Chicago, IL

United States

Profile Information:

Profession / role:

Photographer/ NGO Vice President

Company / organisation:

Jhoole, Chetanya Sewa

Website (if you have one):

www.jhoole.org/ Currently under construction

My primary role in relation to fashion is:

Manufacturer, Photographer

I am looking to discover or buy

Ideas

About me / About business or organisation:

Jhoole’s fair trade garments are produced by female weavers and seamstresses in the west Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh, India. Our name, Jhoole, is inspired by the monsoon season. The village population, almost entirely dependent on farming, rejoices with the arrival of the monsoons: the searing, unbearable heat of the summer is cooled by thick layers of clouds and the barren, desolate landscape is quickly transformed into a fecund river valley. During this time, swings are tied onto massive trees through out the area. People of all ages enjoy swinging in the newly rejuvenated air. Swinging is a way of celebrating the transformation in the atmosphere; it is a tradition that typifies the spirit of this rural area. We choose Jhoole, which means “swings” in Hindi, as our name because our textiles, inspired by the beauty of Nimari craftsmanship and culture, give reason to celebrate: like the monsoons, they provide a means of relief for those in need. Our profits not only benefit artisans, but also fund projects that serve the most marginalized members of society.

We work in a partnership with a grass-roots NGO, Chetanya Sewa. Chetanya Sewa works with elderly women who have been abandoned by their families, or have otherwise become isolated from the community. These women are extremely vulnerable: they often suffer health issues, usually have no source of income and are almost always homeless or live in substandard, makeshift housing. At the moment we are able to provide food and clothing, but we envision one day building a home for these women on the edge of the Narmada River. Profits from Jhoole are helping to fund Chetanya Sewa's projects.

Career history / Company history:

I have experience as a Photographer and translator (Hindi to English). My current work is for Chetanya Sewa.

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  Mary Bee

  Thank you for the email address, I will get the sketches to you as soon as! I really do like having a concept or idea behind what I design, so I really enjoy the research part of things as well as the designing. I think I am a very visual person... which is never surprising with creative people really! But this means I often feel better with visual inspiration beside me; I love making mood boards and putting pictures together, drawing patterns based on research, sketch books etc. Through my studies I've always had to research what I design and make.. so I'm really quite comfortable with the process of it!

  May 28, 2010

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  Jess Dunning

  Hi Hannah,
  
  Thank you for your post. Sorry it has taken me so long to reply - I was in the midst of exams at the time and I do tend to get rather absorbed in them! As to what I am interested in, it will probably depend on my experience - as I have studied Anthropology at university and not design, my skills in this area are rather lacking, however, I did do an art foundation course and have been involved in creative activities throughout uni, so ideally I would like to gain experience in a role where some creativity is possible. I love designing patterns and illustrations, working with texture, and photography. I chose anthropology as a degree because I love travelling, and would like a career where I can help others less fortunate than myself. This area I think combines both of these passions! Hopefully this will have given you some kind of insight.
  
  Jess

  Jun 12, 2010

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  Dhirendra Singh

  Hi Hannah,
  how's life where are you these days? please email ur no. iw ould like to talk to you, or let me know your plans , we will meet.-
  
  (fivestrands@gmail.com)
  
  warmly,
  dhirendra

  Aug 14, 2010