Shilpa founded in 1992 is a service-oriented, social welfare organization, secular in character, non profitable public charitable registered trust, and register under the trust act. It is committed to the social and economic development of Rural Artisans both woman and men. Its main area of operation is the state of Karnataka in South India.Shilpas support to Artisans take the form of marketing their producers, enabling them to participate in various fairs and exhibitions, providing training, improving designs and developing the artisans and crafts people into groups for participation in sustainable income generation activities.Shilpas credo is Employment through self help. Artisans are encouraged to find out their own solutions to their problems, to develop necessary skills, both in craft and in managing their business. Shilpa acts as a facilitator. Producer Shilpa helps and includes people in fair trade and other income generation activities.