How Looms of Ladakh Increased Livelihoods for Remote Weavers Using KOSHATrace

High in the rugged landscapes of Ladakh, a network of women artisans sustain one of India’s most unique textile traditions.But isolation, harsh terrain, and scattered production across remote villages made it difficult for the weavers of Looms of Ladakh (LL) to access consistent work, materials, and earnings.

Here’s how LL strengthened livelihoods and streamlined operations for over 400 artisans by integrating KOSHATrace into their daily workflow.

The Challenge: Remote Locations, Irregular Work & Limited Operational Visibility

Looms of Ladakh is a luxury heritage brand known for its contemporary designs rooted in Ladakhi tradition.However, producing these high-end textiles across distant, hard-to-reach villages came with significant challenges:

1. Difficult access to raw materials & procurement

Remote geography made it hard to deliver raw materials to artisans and collect finished goods on time.This slowed production and often reduced artisans' earning potential.

2. Limited oversight across multiple locations

With production spread across many villages, maintaining real-time visibility over work orders, progress, and inventory was nearly impossible through traditional processes.

3. Need for a system suited to first-time mobile users

Many artisans were new to mobile technology and required a simple, scaffolded approach to digital adoption.

These gaps directly affected productivity, consistency, and the income stability of the weavers.

The Solution: Bringing Technology Into Everyday Operations with KOSHATrace

To support continued growth and to strengthen the livelihood of weavers, Looms of Ladakh adopted KOSHATrace, digitizing key operations across the supply chain.

Modules Used

• Member Management

• Buying Management

• Production Management

• Inventory Management

• Order Management

  
  

How KOSHATrace Changed Their Workflow

• LL was able to generate work orders, track raw materials, and manage finished stock digitally.

• A mobile-enabled system allowed the team to remotely monitor production status from each weaver.

• This enabled LL to intervene quickly, redistribute work, and ensure that artisans consistently had assignments — a crucial factor for income stability.

• The approach was tailored for first-time mobile users, helping them gradually adopt digital tools with confidence.

  
  

The Impact: More Work, Higher Income & Efficient Multi-Location Management

1. Increased availability of work for artisans

By streamlining operations and improving visibility, LL ensured that artisans received regular assignments, leading to higher and more predictable wages.

2. Seamless inventory management across villages

LL could track raw materials and finished goods across scattered locations, reducing losses and preventing waste.

3. Strengthened livelihood ecosystem for 400+ artisans

Digitization enabled smoother coordination, better planning, and improved overall productivity across the network.

4. Recognition for innovation

For their efforts, Looms of Ladakh received the NASSCOM Inspire Award in the “Smart Supply Chain” category — a testament to the impact of the digital transformation.

Conclusion

Looms of Ladakh’s journey shows how technology can empower even the most remote artisan communities.By adopting KOSHATrace, they built a resilient, inclusive system that:

• boosted production efficiency

• ensured continuous work

• increased artisan earnings

• reduced waste and mismanagement across locations

  
  

This case stands as a powerful example of how digital tools can uplift heritage crafts while supporting livelihoods in some of the most challenging geographies in the world.