At the origin of the brand, a student project and a human encounter
OUR HISTORY
Although the Hindbag company was created in 2015, it was in 2012 that the story began. Originally: a student project led by Pierre Monnier, the founder of the brand.
As part of his business school studies, he collaborated with the NGO Swami Sivananda Memorial Institute (SSMI), based in Delhi, to manufacture tote bags for corporate communication needs. The objective is to allow the NGO to no longer depend on donations thanks to fixed income.
SSMI then already had its textile business where it trained women from disadvantaged neighborhoods in sewing to enable them to emancipate themselves.
Once the project was completed, Pierre suggested that the NGO continue to work together on the design of kits and tote bags for businesses, and thus founded Hindbag in 2015.
The brand, which initially only personalized textiles for businesses, then developed in 2019 a range of colorful bags and fashion accessories in organic cotton for the general public.
Today, Hindbag represents the NGO's largest source of income thanks to its goodies business for businesses and its ethical brand for the general public. By relying on the know-how of the seamstresses and the activity of Hindbag, the NGO managed to become financially independent. All profits help to work for Women Empowerment, children's education, and the fight against malnutrition, the 3 main commitments of SSMI.
Learn more on collaboration with the NGO.
HINDBAG TODAY
The team has grown over the years and in 2021 will be structured around 2 poles. The Business division with personalized textile objects and the Individuals and Resellers division around bags and fashion accessories. There are now 11 of us at Hindbag growing our project and the NGO.
Pierre, founder
Isabelle , brand director
Raphaëlle , artistic director
Lili-ana , assistant AD
Margault , communications manager
Claire , marketing manager
Guillaume , logistics manager
Julien , BotB sales director
Julie , BtoB sales manager
Laetitia , BtoB key account manager
Ludivine , head of sales BtoB
We are always looking for talent to join us!
Do not hesitate to send us your CV and cover letter to hello@hindbag.fr
