Chanakya has long supplied Europe’s luxury houses. Now it wants to change how the world sees Indian craft

Chanakya has long supplied Europe’s luxury houses. Now it wants to change how the world sees Indian craft

Praachi Raniwala Mumbai, India (CNN) — It’s no secret that Europe’s biggest luxury houses routinely rely on Indian craftspeople for some of their most intricate handiwork. Now, amid growing conversations around attribution, cultural appropriation and transparency, some brands are beginning to acknowledge the artisans behind their collections. Chanakya International is one of the most prominent