Our Community & Craft: Honoring the Hands Behind the Craft
At Batuta Market, our Ralli quilts come from the Thar Desert of Sindh, Pakistan, where skilled craftsmen and craftswomen create each piece handcrafted, just as they always have. Every patch is embossed and attached by hand, and all thread work is completed with care, rhythm, and patience. These quilts reflect bold color, living tradition, and craftsmanship that never rushes. No two quilts are exactly alike, because the people who make them aren’t machines, they’re artists.
The story most people don’t see
In many markets, these quilts are bought from artisans for very little, then sold overseas for hundreds of dollars. The world celebrates beauty, but the makers are often left behind- underpaid, unseen, and treated like a cheap source instead of the source of the art.
Batuta Market exists to do things differently.
We believe the craftsmen and craftswomen of the Thar Desert, Sindh Pakistan deserve fairness, transparency, and respect for their skill and labor.That’s why we pay them more than standard local market rates, ensuring they receive meaningful compensation for their time, skill, and creativity.
Our goal is not to extract value- it’s to share it.
Empowerment Through Fair Partnership
When you purchase a Ralli quilt from Batuta Market, you are directly supporting:
• Fair wages for skilled artisans in the Thar Desert.
• Sustainable income for rural Sindh communities.
• Preservation of traditional desert textile arts.
This approach allows artisans to continue their work with dignity, invest in their families, and pass their craft to future generations, not abandon it due to unfair economics.
Our Commitment
Batuta Market is committed to building long-term relationships, not one-time transactions. We work to ensure transparency, mutual respect, and continued support for the artisans who make our collections possible.
When you welcome a Ralli quilt into your home, you become part of a larger story - one that values people as much as products.