At Love Calcutta Arts (LCA), freedom is woven into every product. In the heart of Calcutta, women at risk of abuse and exploitation are empowered through skills such as bookbinding, screen printing, leatherwork, & embroidery. Each handcrafted item tells a story of resilience, symbolising a reclaimed life and a reimagined future.
Freed by—Design Reflects Love Calcutta Arts’ journey: these women are freed not only through the products they create but also by the intentional design of a programme that restores dignity, fosters independence, and builds stronger communities.
A Different
Path for—Anita*
Born into one of India’s lowest castes, Anita seemed destined to follow her mother into the sex trade. But her thirst for learning and an encounter with LCA changed her story.
At sixteen, Anita returned to her family’s unsafe home in a red-light district. After a fire one night, she resolved to find another way. With a friend’s help, she applied for a job at LCA. Within months, she became an expert bookmaker.
Today, Anita and her mother live safely, free from the chains of exploitation. The cycle of generational bondage has been broken, and hope has replaced despair.
*Name changed for privacy.
About
LCA
LCA employs around 30 young women, aged 17 to 45, who undergo three months of training before crafting quality goods. For these women, LCA is more than a workplace—it’s a family and a lifeline. They gain financial independence, self-worth, and the opportunity to build a brighter future for themselves and their families.
Enabling Change
Cultivating joy, security, and a sense of purpose for every woman we serve.
Designing a Better Tomorrow
Creating opportunities for women to build better futures for themselves and their children.
Reclaiming Freedom
Providing true freedom from the sex trade and breaking the cycle of generational bondage.
Enabling transformative
LCA is rooted in the transformative love of Jesus. Weekly cell groups, led by local pastors, and Sunday evening open church services offer spiritual growth alongside professional empowerment
Crafting
Change,
One Product
at a Time
Inspired by India’s rich tradition of handmade paper, LCA’s eco-friendly products are crafted from recycled materials such as cotton rags, rice straw, and jute. These materials are transformed into journals, stationery, bags, and blankets, often adorned with vintage sari fabrics and stitched with the intricate Kantha technique. Each piece is a unique work of art, embodying hope and renewal.
Your Purchase
Powers—Freedom
Globally, over 20 million people are trapped in human trafficking, with 80% being women and children. Love Calcutta Arts offers hope, providing a way out and restoring dignity.
Join us. Be part of a movement that frees by design. Shop handmade. Shop hope. Together, let’s #EndTrafficking.
Freed By—Design
Explore the stunning, handcrafted creations here: All Product
Together, we can make freedom more than a dream—it’s a reality we design.
How You
Can Help
Every purchase helps women escape exploitation, embrace dignity, and build a brighter future.
Here’s how you can make an impact:
01 | Become a Stockist:
Partner with us to bring our beautiful products to more customers.
02 | Build Our Brand:
Share our story and products with your community.
03 | Invest in Freedom:
Every item you support funds hope and change.
04 | Support with a Donation:
Your contribution helps create hope and drive meaningful change.
More Than
a Business—
A Community
of Hope
Get in
Touch with
Priya
We’d love to connect with you! Reach out to Priya (LCA's Owner), for a warm chat, to share your story, or even to schedule a friendly Zoom call. Let’s explore how we can work together!
📍 Address: Kolkata, India
📞 Phone: +91 983 0015 235 | +91 967 460 1861
📧 Email Priya: [email protected]
