Protecting the planet

village led forest enrichment

Village-led forest enrichment

HotWax supports tree planting that helps rural communities protect shared forest areas, strengthen self-reliance, and care for local ecosystems.

Farmer-led tree planting

Farmer-led tree planting

HotWax supports tree-based agriculture that helps farmers increase green cover, improve soil and water outcomes, and build more resilient rural income.

Creating opportunity for people and the planet

Group of women artisans sitting outdoors, smiling and engaging in traditional handicraft work

At HotWax Commerce, we work with organizations that create opportunities for artisans and restore the land and water their communities depend on.

As our business grows, so does our ability to give back. We source handmade products through artisan networks and contribute to community-led conservation in India.

 

Artisan hand-crafting colorful, traditional lac bangles
Artisan hand-crafting colorful, traditional lac bangles

Hands guiding threads on a traditional handloom weaving a patterned textile
Hands guiding threads on a traditional handloom weaving a patterned textile

Hand pressing a carved wooden block onto fabric for traditional block printing
Hand pressing a carved wooden block onto fabric for traditional block printing

Keeping handmade traditions alive

Across India, artisans carry regional art forms forward through skills learned and refined over generations. Every handmade piece reflects the maker’s time, knowledge, and place.

Through the organizations we work with, we bring greater visibility to these artisans and the traditions they continue.

Display of traditional printed fabrics and handcrafted textiles

iTokri

Stories made by hand

iTokri brings together handmade work from artisans across India. Through iTokri, we discover pieces rooted in regional art forms and share the stories of the people and places behind them.

Artisan weaving upcycled plastic packaging materials into fabric on a handloom

Ecokaari

Traditional weaving, renewed

At EcoKaari, women artisans use charkhas and handlooms to transform discarded plastic into woven fabric and handmade products. Their work brings traditional weaving to a modern environmental challenge.

Restoring land and water with communities

The same respect for people and place shapes our environmental efforts. We support organizations that work alongside communities to restore the natural systems they rely on.

Sadhguru outdoors in a lush green environment supporting the Cauvery Calling initiative

Cauvery Calling

Bringing trees back to farmland

Cauvery Calling works with farmers across the Cauvery River basin to adopt tree-based agriculture. We contribute to this effort, which connects farmer livelihoods with healthier soil, water, and ecosystems.

Volunteers and community members participating in a tree plantation drive in a rural area

Shivganga

Conserving water and regenerating forests

Shivganga works with Bhil communities in Jhabua to conserve water, plant trees, and regenerate forests. We support work shaped and carried forward by the people who know the land best.

Giving back as we grow

We’re proud to work with organizations rooted in the communities they serve. As HotWax grows, we continue to support work that creates opportunities for artisans, reduces waste, and protects land and water.

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