POSITION: A self-taught seamstress, Vasundhara had never used an electric sewing machine until she began working with the recently-formed Nishchay Cooperative.
PERSONAL LIFE: Vasundhara moved to Mumbai after her marriage 16 years ago. As a young girl she had been drawn to sewing, fashioning traditional Gujarati dresses. When her son turned six and started school, she knew it was the right time to revive her interest in working with fabrics. The cooperative allowed her to work and take care of her children, making the choice much easier.
WHAT SHE HAS LEARNED: "When I decided to start working again, I took a proper course and mostly learned how to stitch blouses. But when I joined Nishchay Cooperative, it was like learning a whole new profession. It was not just about stitching a garment. It is about the perfect quality."
THE CULTURE OF THE COOPERATIVE: "I really enjoy the company of the other women and the social programs," she says. "They allow us to get engaged in something different from our normal routine. I especially love that we celebrate each other's birthday. It makes each of us feel special."
