The Story Behind METEAMO

METEAMO was founded by Jyoti Malhotra and Manish Malhotra, a husband-and-wife duo whose journey spans over 22 years of experience in the global exports industry.

Born and raised in Delhi and married since 2001, they spent more than two decades working closely with international markets, building deep expertise across diverse product categories including home textiles, fashion accessories, stationery, soft home products, hard goods, and lifestyle collections. Their professional journey took them across some of the world's most prominent markets, where they worked with global buyers, understood evolving consumer preferences, and witnessed firsthand the craftsmanship and quality standards demanded by international customers.

Throughout these years, one realization stayed with them: some of the most beautiful handcrafted products made in India were often exported to the United States and Europe, while Indian consumers had limited access to the same level of quality, craftsmanship, and design.

In 2023, driven by this belief and fueled by decades of industry knowledge, they took a bold step and launched METEAMO as a bootstrapped venture.

Their vision was simple yet powerful:

To make premium handcrafted bags accessible to Indian customers without the premium price tag.

At a time when handcrafted raffia bags and artisan-made accessories were largely considered niche luxury products, Jyoti and Manish saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between global craftsmanship and everyday Indian consumers. Leveraging their extensive sourcing expertise, product development experience, and deep understanding of international quality standards, they set out to create bags that combine exceptional design, functionality, durability, and affordability.

What truly sets the founders apart is their hands-on understanding of the industry—from raw materials and production processes to quality control and customer expectations. Having spent years working at the grassroots level, they understand that great products are not created by chance; they are built through attention to detail, consistency, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

But METEAMO was never meant to be just another bag brand.

The founders envisioned a company that would create meaningful impact beyond products. Women empowerment and sustainable livelihoods remain at the heart of everything they do. By supporting artisan communities and creating opportunities for skilled women craftsmen, METEAMO strives to transform traditional skills into sustainable careers, helping families and communities grow stronger with every product created.

Today, every METEAMO bag reflects the values on which the brand was built:

• Exceptional craftsmanship
• International quality standards
• Sustainable practices
• Thoughtful design
• Honest pricing
• Women empowerment

More than a business, METEAMO is the culmination of a lifelong dream—a dream to bring world-class handcrafted products to Indian consumers while creating opportunities for talented artisans to thrive.

After 22 years of learning, traveling, sourcing, and building relationships across the globe, Jyoti and Manish Malhotra continue to lead METEAMO with the same passion that inspired them from day one:

To create beautiful products with purpose, and to prove that premium craftsmanship should never be beyond reach.