Rural Skills Meeting Global Demands…http://www.ropeinternational.com/

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About ROPE...

1) A private corporation incubated by the prestigious IIT Madras in 20072) A brand working with the unique rural skills and eco friendly natural fiber materials helping global customers to access them and develop new products3) Directors: Mr. Sreejith N N, Mr. Patrick Fischer, Dr. Aarti Kawlra, RTBI (IITM) and NRDC4) A central professional team including mgmt, production and design professionals5) A sub supplier to IKEA and supplying to a number of domestic and international customers

THE MODELTHE MODEL

SKILLS

LABOUR POTENTIAL

CREATING RURAL EMPLOYMENT

PROCESSES

RESOURCES

CATERING TO GLOBAL DEMAND

RURAL

ROPE

QUALITY & QUANTITY

TIMELY DELIVERY

COST COMPETITIVENESS

RAW MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

Products

10 different materials4 skills

Products:1) Table – placemats & baskets2) Floor – Floor mats, carpets, yoga mats, beach mats, floor cushions and bath mats3) Bed – Cushion covers4) Window – Window blinds

Placemats

Placemats

Placemats

Banana fiber fruit basket

Banana Silk Fiber Cushion Cover

Cushion Covers

Kutni Fabrics

Window Blinds

Thank you!