Consultancy Service
With over 15 years of experience in the India travel industry and a deep understanding of niche, immersive experiences - particularly in textiles, crafts and culture - Siân also offers a consultancy service for individuals and businesses seeking support with creative projects related to India. This includes tailored guidance and introductions to skilled artisans and craft clusters across India. Along with bespoke research related to a variety of creative and cultural subjects.
An overview of these services is provided below, but please get in touch via our contact page to discuss your specific needs in more detail.
Textile and Craft -
Introductions and Tailored Guidance
For individuals and small businesses looking to connect with artisan and craft clusters across India, this service offers a personalised introduction to the people and practices behind the work.
It begins with a discovery call with Siân to understand your goals, values, and specific requirements. Based on this conversation, you’ll receive a tailored guidance document outlining contact details for relevant artisan communities, along with insights into the cultural heritage and context of their craft. We work exclusively with handmade, ethically driven producers, never with mass-produced textile factories.
We believe that visiting those you choose to work with in India offers the most meaningful way to understand their practices and build lasting relationships, We hope the information we share can serve as a starting point, leading to a first-hand visit in the future to gain a deeper, more meaningful understanding of the craft and its heritage.
The service includes:
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1:1 video call with Siân.
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Tailored document with information about the heritage of the relevant craft.
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Details or personal introduction to the relevant artisan/community.
This service is designed as an introductory exploration, created for individuals and small businesses to help them begin building their own connections and long-term relationships.
Bespoke Projects
Siân offers bespoke projects which includes:
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Commissioned research on textile traditions, cultural heritage, and sustainable travel practices across India.
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Specialist talks and presentations on Indian textiles, crafts, and cultural tourism. - with past experience delivered at travel fairs, community events, and alongside tourism secretaries and industry leaders.
With extensive experience in India’s textile regions and cultural landscapes, Siân helps organisations, cultural institutions, and travel professionals deepen their understanding of India’s rich heritage while promoting authentic, responsible engagement with local communities.
If you are developing a project and would like to explore potential collaboration, or arrange Siân to deliver a talk, please get in touch to arrange an initial conversation.