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My Story

My Story

I was doing an internship after my 10th grade. I wanted to understand how an export house works. My hometown Agra is known for its shoe industry, so I easily got accepted in one export house. In the bustling heart of the leather shoe manufacturing unit, I stumbled upon a massive, dishevelled pile of leather cuttings—discarded remnants of an item which was crafted with skill and precision and sells for a high value. This mountain of waste was not just a byproduct; it was a symbol of lost potential.

I thought I could convert this waste to make something creative. Determined to see beauty where others saw only refuse, I embarked on a quest to transform these castaways into something extraordinary. Armed with vision, I reached out to a group of skilled leather artisans. With their expertise and my bold ideas, we embarked on a creative revolution. I took the waste to them and made some pretty things out of those cuttings. I suggested a few designs and items to them. We put our heads together and created lots of items. Our workshop became a hive of innovation, where old scraps were reborn as stunning, unique pieces of art. Every cut and stitch was a testament to what can be achieved when imagination meets determination.

I started selling what we created.As I began showcasing our creations at pop-ups and exhibitions, the response was electric. People were captivated by the transformation from waste to wonder. The sales began to flow. As of today, I’ve managed to turn Rs. 30,000 of what was once considered worthless into treasures, all while making a substantial dent in landfill waste. I am now expanding to cover as many factories I can. However, I can see that independent artisans are now buying the cuttings themselves and it has become a small industry in itself.

This journey has been more than just a business endeavour; it’s a movement against the tide of wastefulness, a declaration that creativity and sustainability can indeed walk hand in hand. And as the leather cuttings once destined for oblivion are now celebrated in homes and hearts, I know this is just the beginning of a revolution in reimagining the art of what’s possible.

Welcome to Leather Pop, a revolutionary brand dedicated to transforming waste into wonder. Founded by a passionate high school student,Navya Kohli, Leather Pop is at the forefront of sustainable fashion, creating high-quality, stylish products from leather scraps and waste sourced from shoe and handbag export units.