“Stitched In Strength” is a personal project by photographer Clay Cook that dives deep into the award-winning nonprofit organization, Anchal. It is a visual exploration of the people, places, processes, and products that make up the brand. Founded by sisters and Louisville natives, Colleen and Maggie Clines, Anchal (pronounced on-chal) is a non-profit social enterprise that leverages design to create sustainable, income-generating careers in textiles for marginalized women in Ajmer, India.
“The creative goal was to merge my visual aesthetic with the identity of Anchal and bring to life a body of work that could not only showcase the makeup of the woman-owned and operated company but also provide an intimate glimpse into the backbone of the company: the artisan women in Ajmer, India who handcraft Anchal’s incredible product mix. I wanted to give voice to the voiceless.” – Clay Cook
Clay is represented by Philly Reps.
