A workshop held in Kolkata's Tiretti Bazaar as part of The Community Art Project

Having crossed the age of 70, Mumbai-based Chatty Janaki was clear about one thing - she wouldn't let age bog her down and restrict her creative spirit. So, she took up what she knew best - crochet embroidery - with renewed vigour. And soon, a minted mahogany almirah where all her creations were stored was packed to the brim. This gave her daughter, Chatty Girija, an idea: why not create a platform for other women like her mother to also showcase their embroidery skills and make some money in the process? Keeping that in mind, Girija launched a brand under the aegis of a digital advertising firm she runs , which she decided to call Amma K i Almari (AKA).