रीचरखा
Amita Deshpande's social enterprise upcycles waste plastic using charkhas and handlooms. Its range includes bags, office accessories and home goods, with a store in Karve Nagar and weaving activities near Bhor. The reCharkha brand formed in 2020 after an earlier venture.
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Shri Ramkrushna Niwas, Sridhar Colony, opposite Nation52 restaurant, Cummins College Road, Karve Nagar, Pune 411052
Karve Nagar store; village weaving and tailoring unit near Bhor is a separate location.
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Details checked 26 October 2026 · recharkha.org ↗
Dated operating signals, not live counters.
A commercial social enterprise that upcycles plastic through charkha spinning and handloom weaving, with a separate nonprofit arm.
The model connects plastic diversion with traditional weaving and rural livelihoods; figures come from dated interviews and a partner impact report.
Official galleries, photographs and attributed public posts.
Amita Deshpande
Established: 2020
Marathi identity and current ownership have not yet been confirmed by the business. Founder history is separate from present ownership.
Official founder and upcycling story ↗
June 2022 founder interview distinguishing 2020 brand from earlier venture ↗
Official 2026 events and Bhor tours ↗
Official shop and linked Instagram ↗
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