Lafaani was founded by Drishti and Rashmick, whose association began nearly a decade ago while pursuing Environmental Studies and Resource Management at TERI School of Advanced Studies.

Their academic journey exposed them to the interconnected challenges of ecology, livelihoods and resource systems across India. While their research took them into diverse landscapes and communities, a shared interest in craft, textiles and material culture became a recurring thread in their conversations.

Raised in homes that valued craft and handmade objects, both developed an early appreciation for the knowledge embedded within Indian craft traditions. What began as an interest in crafts & textiles gradually evolved into a deeper curiosity about where materials come from, how things are made and the systems that sustain them.

Following their studies, their professional paths took them through agriculture, water management, waste systems and community development. These experiences offered a closer understanding of supply chains, material lifecycles and the environmental realities that shape production. Lafaani emerged from the intersection of these experiences.