Doing good is and always has been at the core of C&A’s purpose. We aim to contribute to a better world by supporting good causes, while doing what is right – not only in our own operations but also in our supply chain. That is why we are exploring new ways of supporting social suppliers – like Rangsutra – to scale their production and in this way increase their impact to improve livelihoods for people in disadvantaged situations.
Rangsutra: A social enterprise in India for gender equity
As most garment workers are women, we aim to support equal rights along the supply chain. That is why we decided to partner with a social supplier who focuses on women’s empowerment: Rangsutra's goal is to create opportunities for inclusive growth and acting as a bridge to international markets.
We decided to partner with Rangsutra by offering a unique Rangsutra x C&A collection of high-quality hand-embroidered pieces to our customers in-store and online to support Rangsutra in their vision of positively impacting Indian communities.
Rangsutra empowers artisans in rural areas in India by providing them with the skills and the network to offer unique hand-embroidered garments to customers across the globe. The artisan shareholders are producers as well as decision-makers who participate actively in the supply chain. Thus, building on their traditional heritage and skills, Rangsutra allows the 2,000 artisans – 80% of them women –to thrive and improve livelihoods for them. According to Rangsutra, the social supplier supports a fair production process, meaning inter alia:
Equitable opportunities for women artisans
Fair wage payment
Flexible working hours
Knowledge-sharing and training
We are proud to partner with Rangsutra to help them scale their business while giving customers across Europe the unique opportunity to get to know the rich tradition of Indian craftmanship.
Because it matters what you wear
Together with Rangsutra we developed a contemporary and qualitative collection of exclusive embroidered-by-hand pieces celebrating the traditional Indian craftmanship. The Rangsutra x C&A collection is made up of unique pieces that have been embroidered by artisans from rural India combining traditional techniques with contemporary design. Each and every piece showcases India’s rich craft heritage with handmade embroidery.
The limited collection includes beautiful garments and accessories. It will be available in 48 selected stores across Europe, as well as online, from May 16 2024.
List of stores where you can shop the Rangsutra collection:
Austria
Voesendorf Shopping City Sued
Wien Donau Zentrum
Wien Mariahilferstrasse
Belgium
Antwerpen Meir
Anderlecht
Belle Etoile
Brussel Nieuwstraat
Namur
Oostende Kapellestraat
Sint Niklaas shopping
Wijnegem
France
Lyon La Part Dieu
Nice Etoile
Paris La Defense Les 4 Temps
Paris Maine Montparnasse
Velizy Centre commercial
Germany
Berlin Alexanderplatz
Berlin Kurfürstendamm
Bocholt In den Shopping-Arkaden
Bonn Bottler Platz
Düsseldorf Schadowstraße
Frankfurt am Main Zeil
Freiburg im Breisgau Rotteckring
Hamburg Moenckebergstraße
Hannover Georgstraße
Karlsruhe Kaiserstraße
Köln Schildergasse
München Kaufingerstraße
Nürnberg Ludwigsplatz
Oberhausen Centro
Stuttgart Königstraße
Netherlands
Amsteram Kalverstraat
Amsterdam Kinkerstraat
Amsterdam Ferdinand Bolstraat
Eindhoven Centrum
Leidschendam
Den Haag Centrum
Rotterdam Centrum
Utrecht HC
Switzerland
Basel Freie Strasse
Bern Marktgasse
Geneve Balexert Centre
Lausanne Rue Centrale
Zuerich Gerbergasse
Spain
Barcelona Pelayo
Madrid La Vaguada
Palma Mallorca Juan Carlos I