Co-founders
Chitra and Indu
Kara Weaves was started in 2007 by Chitra Gopalakrishnan (left) and Indu Menon (right).
Indu, a seasoned social anthropologist (IIM Ahmedabad, Kuwait University) with over 30 years of experience and co-author of Women Weavers (1983), leads fabric production and brand management from Kerala.
Chitra, a graphic designer with dual MFAs from ESAG Penninghen and the Cranbrook Academy of Art, drives the brandβs creative vision and teaches design at San Diego State University.
Together, they blend social impact, design, and craft to bring Kara Weaves to life.
Founding Partner
Revathy
Revathy (Asha Menon) is a founding partner since 2007.
She is an acclaimed actress, award-winning director, and committed social activist, known for her impactful work in Indian cinema and advocacy for mental health and disability rights.
Office Administration
Saritha Biju
Saritha oversees office operations, including orders, queries, and team projects.
Production lead
Sandhya Jayakumar
Sandhya has been Kara Weaves' first employee since 2007, overseeing production and QC work. She is the expert in inventory, knowing every product iteration ever made by the studio.
production assistant
Sajini Pradeep
Sajini excels as a production specialist, focusing on finishes, quality, and tailoring.
Social Media Queen
Varsha Sukumaran
Varsha oversees the social media content and frequently interviews the team and collaborators to tell Kara's stories to the world.
Production Assistant
Usha Mohandas
Usha is an expert at finishing details on the textiles and a part of our QC team.
Accolades & Partnerships
