FLO Jaipur, under the leadership of Chairperson Dr. Rimmi Shekhawat, conducted a structured, week-long Crochet & Handmade Crafts Training Programme for AWWA Army Wives at Vocational Training Centre, Saptshakti Army Area, Jaipur, under the FLO Wedding Vertical. The initiative focused on equipping participants with wedding-industry-relevant craft skills to support income generation and micro-entrepreneurship.
The programme was designed to bridge traditional craft skills with contemporary wedding market requirements. By focusing on décor elements, gifting items, bouquets, and trousseau accessories, the initiative aimed to create market-ready products while strengthening confidence and self-reliance among participants.
Implementation
- Seven-day hands-on crochet and handmade crafts training.
- Focus on wedding décor, bouquets, gifting, and trousseau accessories.
- Practical demonstrations and guided product creation.
- Emphasis on quality, finishing, and market relevance.
Outcomes & Impact
- Empowered 40+ women with income-generating craft skills.
- Creation of 200+ market-ready handcrafted wedding products.
- Enhanced confidence, self-reliance, and livelihood readiness.
- Enabled pathways for home-based micro-entrepreneurship.
- Linked participants to FLO Bazaars, exhibitions, and Army events.
Conclusion
- Wedding-focused craft skilling offers strong income potential for women.
- Hands-on training ensures practical skill retention and product readiness.
- Collaboration with AWWA enables deep and meaningful community outreach.
- The initiative presents a scalable model for women-led participation in the wedding industry.