sansaar
circle of life
sansaar means “cycle of life” in Hindi and stands for transformation — just like in pottery, where each piece of clay is shaped, fired, and uniquely changed.
women empowerment
The vision is simple: to create handcrafted everyday objects — and give women the tools to shape their own future.
Through pottery training, women gain not only vocational skills, but also the opportunity to earn their own income and build independent lives.
Every sansaar piece carries the story of the woman who made it — with care, skill, and dignity.
the power of change.
shaping clay. shaping lives
collaboration with SSMI
The foundation of our work is a close partnership with the Swami Sivananda Memorial Institute (SSMI) in Delhi.
For decades, SSMI has supported women from disadvantaged communities—working towards an inclusive society where women can realize their potential with dignity. Here, women learn, work, and grow in a safe and supportive environment, building skills, confidence, and a path toward independence.
a shared vision.
creating opportunity through craft.
what sansaar means
In Hindi, sansaar means “cycle of life.” For us, this name represents more than just the creative process in which raw clay is shaped by hand and transformed through fire. It reflects how lives can change when the right tools and opportunities are made available. Our name is a reminder that something beautiful can emerge when women are given the tools to shape their own future.
shaping not just clay, but a dream
sansaar was founded by Rebecca Haug, who has been living in India for many years — a time that has deeply shaped her. The unpredictability of daily life, the warmth of the people, and the richness of colors softened her once black-and-white thinking.
For several years, Rebecca has been closely involved with SSMI in Delhi, supporting projects that empower women from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. At the same time, she discovered pottery — and slowly allowed herself to shape not only clay, but also a dream: to combine her love for ceramics with a deep belief in empowering women to shape their own future.
the power of change.