The Premalaya Handicrafts Trust emerged in 1995 from the relief organization Shanthimalai Trust. In 2002, the Society took the important step of becoming independent, thus making the principle of "helping people to help themselves" a reality. In the beginning, this trust consisted of individual small handicraft businesses, which over time developed into economically operating groups of businesses. These include a tailor shop and weaving mill, a fabric printing shop and leaf painting. By purchasing the items offered here, you are indirectly supporting the continuation of the Premalaya Handycraft Trust and thus a secure job for people who otherwise have few alternatives to secure their livelihood.