Scrapshala

Shikha Shah (Co-founder & CEO) is the brand visionary, social media voice, and circular economy advocate — representing Scrapshala at national events including the Times of India "RePlanet" panel in Lucknow (alongside the Municipal Commissioner and Brajesh Pathak as Chief Guest), producing sustainability-focused short films ("Ek Chori Aisi Bhi" about plastic waste), and building Scrapshala's identity as both a commercial brand and an environmental movement. Madhu Shah (Co-founder) is the founding anchor and production overseer — the mother whose practical involvement in the initial product creation (the 25 decorative bottles at the Ghat) established Scrapshala's artisan quality standard and handcrafted identity. More than 50 local Indian artisans empowered.

Scrapshala is India's leading artisanal scrap upcycling brand — transforming 12+ categories of waste materials (X-ray films, tin cans, old glass bottles, temple flowers, discarded wood, plastic, metal, and more) into 500+ premium home décor and lifestyle products (lampshades, lanterns, decorative bottles, wall hangings, planters, gift items), all handmade and hand-painted by a team of local Varanasi artisans — simultaneously creating beautiful, unique consumer products, empowering artisan livelihoods, and diverting 35,000+ kg of waste from landfills.