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Woman builds successful home-based Paithani brand, earning 1 lakh monthly
- •Neelam Dafale successfully launched the brand Nilpankh Paithani from home by giving a modern touch to traditional Maharashtrian Paithani and Khan fabrics.
- •She creates over 50 varieties of products including frames, nameplates, torans, purses, bags, jackets, kurtas, and decorative items.
- •Starting in Pune, her business expanded through exhibitions in Mumbai, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, and Amravati with strong customer demand.
- •Supported by her family and mother, her business now generates a turnover of 1 lakh per month while providing employment to other women.
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Neelam Dafale was inspired to start her business by her deep love for traditional Paithani sarees, specifically the artistic peacocks and embroidery, as well as the craftsmanship of Khan fabric after taking a break from teaching due to medical reasons in 2024.
The brand creates over 50 to 55 different types of items using Paithani and Khan fabrics, including photo frames, key-holders, nameplates, makhar backdrops, toran door hangings, purses, bags, jackets, kurtas, diaries, lanterns, and children's clothing.
She expanded her brand recognition by participating in weekend exhibitions across various cities and regions such as Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Mumbai, and Amravati, which helped her build direct customer contact and secure growing orders.
