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Mela Artisans

Mela Artisans is a luxury lifestyle brand that combines traditional handcrafting techniques with the freshness and functionality of contemporary design.

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Founded: 2010
Employees: 26
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Overview

Mela Artisans is a luxury lifestyle brand that blends traditional handcrafting techniques with contemporary design. By working closely with our artisans, we create high quality products while promoting social uplift in their communities.

Management

Co-founder

Sonali Mehta-Rao

Prior to joining Mela as President, Sonali was Vice President of Business Development at Missions Markets. She has interned in the Corporate Social Responsibility department of Edelman and has worked for a diverse group of social enterprises in India, Ghana and the U.S. Sonali also worked as a summer associate for Ashoka in Washington, DC and Mumbai. Sonali earned her BA in International Relations from New York University.

Founder & CEO

Navroze Mehta

Navroze founded Mela to showcase the unique crafts of Indian artisans who are at risk of losing their livelihood due to economic pressures. He has played a major role in the successful launch of many companies in a variety of fields. Navroze is a member of Young Presidents Organization and former chair of the America's Gateway Chapter. Navroze received an MBA from Syracuse University and a BA in Commerce from the University of Bombay, India.

Chief Creative Officer

Dipali Patwa

Dipali's experience spans two decades and continents in the field of fashion and furnishings. Dipali received her training in fashion design in Mumbai. Her early career in India included employment as a design consultant with SEWA. Dipali relocated to New York in 2000. Since then, she has developed an expertise in strategic branding in addition to design, working with well-known brands such as Ralph Lauren, Martha Stewart and Laura Ashley.

Chief Technology Officer

Bhavna Sethi

Bhavna has over 14 years of diverse experience providing advisory services and leading cross-border teams in the evaluation, design, development and implementation of technology solutions. Bhavna received her Masters in Computer and Information Systems from the University of Pennsylvania and her BS in Computer Science from Cedar Crest College, Pennsylvania.

Vice President of Sales

Alexandra Gordin

Alex has 15+ years experience as VP of sales for both home and jewelry. Prior to Mela, she worked with Weingeroff International, Kim Seybert and Vetta Jewelry. Alex holds a Bachelors Degree in Home Product Development and Marketing from Fashion Institute of Technology.

Director of Marketing

Josie Sandoval

Josie has worked in Marketing at Mela for the past 4 years. She has 6+ years experience in integrated marketing communications and holds a BS in Advertising from the University of Florida.

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