Located in India’s capital city of New Delhi, Usha Exim is an Ethical
Fair Trade organization dedicated to producing beautiful goods for the global
market while upholding ethical and fair trade principles for every member of
their community. Usha prioritizes equity, fairness, justice, and accountability
for all stakeholders, including workers, artisans, producers, and buyers. 

After decades of advocating on behalf of people living in extreme poverty
and exploited laborers in India, Professor Shyam S. Sharma started Usha Exim as
a manifestation of his beliefs that every human deserves to work under
conditions that are safe, dignified, and respectful. In addition to creating
fair-wage jobs, Usha reinvests 5% of their profits back into their local
community through philanthropic efforts.

In 2023, India surpassed China to become the most populous country in the
world, with 1.4 billion people. Its people represent incredible cultural,
linguistic, and religious diversity, as do the country’s 28 states. India has
made great contributions to higher math, is the home of chess, and boasts the
world's largest film industry (Bollywood). The country has a rich history of
handcrafts dating back to 5000 BC, including techniques like weaving, pottery,
jewelry-making, and metalworking.