Nestled in the Kumaon region of the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, Avani Earthcraft is a community-based organization that has been in business for a quarter century. Built on the principles of sustainability and local empowerment, Avani produces and markets hand-spun, hand-woven and naturally-dyed wool, silk and linen textiles. A global network of diverse employees, interns and volunteers give life to its community-centric rural development programs. In a region where small farms are the only source of income for many families, Avani is a hub of opportunity; constantly developing new approaches to sustainable, conservation-based livelihood generation for rural communities.