The Haven Of Hope Handicraft Centre began in a very small way in 1976 with a few teenage girls making extremely simple embroidered items. Gradually their learning increased and various churches and establishments in Chennai(Madras) encouraged them by selling their work. This was followed by friends and supporters overseas offering to help sell the handicraft. This was a great encouragement to all who worked in The Haven of Hope and was the impetus to venture into a wider variety of differing designs and styles. As support and in interest grew so also the number of staff employed in the handicraft centre. Today there are almost 120 ladies making these delightful items. After nearly three decades this beautiful and exquisite handwork is being sought not only in India but in a dozen other countries of the world. New products and designs are constantly being introduced as will be seen in this catalogue. In addition there are 4 earlier catalogues which are available on demand. Most of the ladies who produce this work come from greatly disadvantaged backgrounds. Many are the sole bread winners in large families.

ART Section:
This section was started using the talents of two boys who are artists. They come from very poor backgrounds. They are also qualified in Batick & Textile Printing. Some girls from the Handicrafts section are being trained in their section, At present they are making beautiful art pictures, greeting cards, finger painting cards etc, which are having a tremendous demand all over the world.

In purchasing these items you are helping to provide for the daily needs of her and her family.