Sanatkada is retailing for traditional crafts, handmade clothing and fabrics. In 2006 Sanatkada was established to bring to the people of Lucknow wide selection of arts and crafts from all over India. Output has been appreciated for its exhibitions, social efforts and unique ways of doing business. However, this is not all translated into revenue. While the business is one of the goals of Sanatkada, its founder, feels very strongly about the issues related to the empowerment of women and also brought a not-for-profit is in the business. This hybrid business model difficult to balance. The purpose of the event is to develop options that would allow the founder to keep the spirit Sanatkada Sanatkada, while empowering its employees and making social sustainability initiatives. "Hide
for Smita Singh, Nikita Kriplani, Abhinav Anand Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 15 pages. Publication Date: September 21, 2012. Prod. #: W12209-PDF-ENG
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