Shining a Spotlight: Women Listed 'Bazaar' Exhibition Showcases Women's Entrepreneurial Spirit

Women Listed hosted the 2nd edition of its one-day Exhibition, ‘Bazaar,’ a vibrant showcase of over 100 women-led brands spanning lifestyle fashion, accessories, jewelry, decor, crafts, culinary delights, and beyond.

Bazaar isn't just an exhibition; it's a platform designed to spotlight and elevate women entrepreneurs, particularly homepreneurs. It is about providing them with a stage to exhibit their products, expand their reach, and foster meaningful connections.

Meeta Gutgutia, Founder of Women Listed and Co-Founder of FNP and Sipping Thoughts, explains the ethos behind Bazaar: “Inspired by the endless potential of women, I firmly believe that the future belongs to them. Our nation harbors a wealth of untapped talent among women entrepreneurs poised to make significant contributions to the economy. All they require are the right opportunities and support to thrive in the mainstream. That's why I'm dedicated to channeling my experiences into organizing an exhibition that shines a spotlight on their remarkable ventures”

This year, Bazaar showcased products from socially conscious brands such as Gulmeher and Arpana’s Devotion, empowering women through sustainable initiatives and skill development. Gulmeher aims to provide sustainable alternative livelihood to women waste-pickers from the slums of Delhi by creating handcrafted eco-friendly products using recycled materials and discarded flowers. Aparna’s Devotion trains rural women in the art of exquisite embroidery and stitching of garments for children and women. These brands were a part of Women Listed’s outreach efforts as well, and they were given free of cost space to show support towards their social initiatives.

A number of fashion brands were present at the Exhibition, including those who are bringing sustainable and eco-fashion to forefront. Such as – Origani, a fashion brand using organic and natural fabrics. Baradari, is a home-grown brand catering to Organic Cotton Waffle bath and kitchen linen. Kahani Lush is a sustainable fashion brand using eco-friendly materials and ethical production practices in their clothing. Other sustainable brands coming at the Exhibition are Rashmi Sethi Label and Radhas by Vandana. Handloom sarees curated by InMyLookingGlass and Nushayani offered a timeless elegance, while supporting eco-friendly fashion.

There were also luxury and bespoke apparel brands such as Ruch Kamboj Designs and House of Satva. Other fashion brands that featured include ATBW | All Things Black & White, Shynora, Adornments by Heer by Vandana, Geetu Pooja, Nirmok, Pannadori, Vivaan Creation, Couture Nidhi Oberoi, Sassy Begum, Pritikikala by Nicke Tuli, Aarna by Pooja Sharma, Weaver Story, Soul in Saree, Timeless Bloques, Kaari Ghar, Tatha, and many more.

Apart from this, every year WomenListed choses one more woman-led brand to offer a free stall space, based on the mission that it champions and supports. This time it was given to Lubna Mirza’s The Shawl Story, a brand that is successfully creating a space for women artisans in a male-dominated industry. The Shawl Story is also encouraging sustainable fashion and enable the karigars to thrive with the luxury market they cater to. They restore, refurbish and redesign old kani jamewar shawls.

Accessories abound with TwelveTwenty's quilted cotton bags, while jewellery aficionados could explore from bespoke pieces from Mirayaa By Regency Jewellers and Buckchoo Jewels, among others. Other jewellery brands showcasing at the Exhibition were – Anantaya, Adornments by Simmi Jain, Nawabi Naqsh by Vandana Gupta, Aadiya Jewels, Crystera, Shynora, Riyaash Fine Jewells, etc.

In Home Décor category, notably, Artsy Farsty stood out—a brand of handmade products by Assavari Gulati, a young entrepreneur with special needs, embodying the power of entrepreneurship for all. Mandalawithak by Aashna Khanna, specialising in exquisite mandala oriented items for your home and for gifting purposes. Aromas by Kali, a brand of organic incense sticks and soy wax candles. Other amazing women-owned brands in home décor included Siansh By Sunita Aggarwal, NamayLuxe, Pret Homes, d'mart Exclusif, Woodstory by Rachna Gupta, and more.

Food stalls tantalized taste buds with home-cooked delights like Laddu Pinni by Simmi Garg and Clean Crunch by Ragini Dhawan, Uncle Tony's Kitchen, DhamalGully by Manisha Jain, Gudgaon, Sizzle & Stir, Apna Bawarchi ka Bistro, and more.

The second edition of Bazaar by Women Listed sets the stage for a series of future editions, promising to continue its mission of empowering women entrepreneurs and celebrating their diverse talents in the years to come. In essence, it isn't merely an exhibition—it's a movement, amplifying women-owned brands and propelling them towards greater success.

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