Phulki
Every spark begins somewhere
A spark of dignity for rural women.
Vision
Lighting a spark of confidence in rural women and children, opening possibilities for independent and meaningful lives.
Phulki helps women turn their skills into sustainable livelihoods and a stronger sense of identity. It creates opportunities for children to learn, explore their creativity and develop practical skills. Starting with embroidery, Phulki aims to expand into education and other areas that can create meaningful opportunities for rural communities.
Our story
It started with a stitch. It is growing into possibility.
Phulki began in 2024 with a small group of women in Purulia and Bankura. We started with embroidery, helping women learn new skills and gain confidence in their work. The early journey was simple, with a teacher travelling to the villages and a small team supporting the work from Kolkata. As Phulki grew, their skills began turning into real work and opportunities to earn. Every earning from an order or display goes back to the women, helping them build income and independence. Today, Phulki is growing beyond embroidery to create opportunities in livelihood, learning and creativity for rural women and children.
Our promise
- Grow with care, without losing sight of our purpose.
- Respect the identity, contribution and dignity of every participant.
- Celebrate every step forward and inspire others through their stories and success.
- Stay transparent in how we work and how earnings are shared.
- Keep exploring new ways to create meaningful opportunities for rural women and children.
Featured stories
Kobita - A Quiet Force of Change
For years, Kobita has served her community as an ASHA worker bringing care, hope and reassurance to families in need. At home, she worked tirelessly to ensure her daughter received a good education and could pursue her dream of studying nursing. For Kobita, embroidery is both a passion and a means of meeting her family’s needs with dignity. Honest, dependable and deeply professional, she is also a natural leader. Through her encouragement and trust within the community, Phulki’s artisan family doubled in just one year. Kobita does not merely create beautiful stitches, she quietly brings people and possibilities together.
Agomoni
Agomoni began with the idea of bringing Maa Durga alive through embroidery. Moumita from Bankura gave shape to that dream. After finishing her tuition classes she spent her evenings working patiently on every detail. The saree took nearly 300 to 450 hours to complete. Agomoni signifies the arrival of Maa Durga. It carries her strength, courage and hope for a new beginning. It is special to Phulki because it brought our dream of turning a woman’s skill into her identity.
Udaan
Udaan is Kamalika’s creation and was handcrafted by Parvati. Alongside her responsibilities as an ASHA worker Parvati spent 250 to 300 hours bringing its flowers and beautiful bird to life. The bird represents the courage to spread our wings and rise beyond our limitations. Udaan is important to us because it carries the dream of every woman who wants to create her own path with confidence and dignity.
Upcoming Event
Monday is for Caring
23rd – 24th November 2026 · 1:30pm – 8:30pm
Aikatan, Saltlake, Kolkata
Organized by Daughtor
View location on Google MapsAikatan, Saltlake, KolkataRecent Event
Phulki 2nd Anniversary Celebration
20 September 2026 · 4:30–6:30pm
SA22, Sanjeeva Town Bungalow Estate, Newtown
Kolkata - 700 156
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