Circular Team
The Visionaries & Facilitators
Founder & Director
Ashadeep Baruah
Grounded in a background in Economics and driven by a deep commitment to climate action, Ashadeep founded Cloket to serve as a bridge between two worlds. For her, travel is not merely movement; it is an active field study in cultural resilience. By spending time on the ground documenting the fading narratives and ancestral wisdom of diverse tribal communities, she shapes Cloket’s creative and strategic vision.
Leveraging her expertise in marketing and social entrepreneurship, Ashadeep channels her passion for cinematic storytelling and digital advocacy to amplify the voices of indigenous artisans. Her work ensures that ancient visual languages are not lost to time, but are celebrated daily as functional lifestyle utilities in modern homes.
Director
Aniket Dhar
With a sharp eye for systemic impact and a passion for structural innovation, Aniket anchors the operational engine that brings Cloket’s vision to life. He believes that for cultural preservation to endure, it must be supported by a robust, ethical, and self-sustaining economy. By managing the intricate logistics of our marketplace and building strong, fair-trade partnerships, he ensures our circular model operates with absolute transparency.
Aniket works tirelessly behind the scenes to streamline our supply chains, connect grassroots artisan hubs with modern consumers, and protect the financial sovereignty of our makers. His dedication ensures that every functional piece of heritage we ship is backed by an uncompromised framework of equity, efficiency, and deep ecological respect.
Systems & Operations Leader
Pratyush Choudhury
Pratyush Choudhury holds a Master's in Social Work with a specialization in Community Organization and Development Practice and has over seven years of experience working with diverse communities across India. His work is driven by a deep interest in social enterprise, sustainable livelihoods, and community-led development. Passionate about the cultural heritage of Northeast India, he enjoys documenting stories of its people and exploring the region's rich tribal textile traditions. Through his work, he strives to create inclusive, sustainable ecosystems that celebrate Indigenous craftsmanship, promote circular practices, and empower artisan communities.
Community Leaders & Mobilizers (The Anchors)
fashion Designer & COMMUNITY LEADER
Divya K Marak
A graduate of the prestigious NIFT Mumbai, Divya chose to channel her design expertise away from mass fashion capitals and back into the heartbeat of her roots. Returning to her hometown of Tura, she now leads a dedicated group of indigenous artisans, acting as both a creative compass and a fierce community advocate. Her work is a masterful bridge, blending contemporary silhouette design with the intricate, traditional weaving languages of the region.
As a grassroots mobilizer, Divya works directly on the ground to preserve the visual identity of her community while providing sustainable, ethical livelihoods for local craftspeople. By transforming ancestral methods into modern, functional daily art, she ensures that the pride, resilience, and living heritage of Tura are celebrated on a global canvas.
Visual Artist & Community Leader
Manjit Gogoi
Hailing from the green, untamed heart of Assam in Kaziranga, Manjit channels the raw spirit and biodiversity of his home into powerful visual storytelling. He believes that art is a universal language capable of restoring pride and dignity. By working closely with diverse tribes across Northeast India, Manjit lends his creative hands to elevate visual understanding, helping communities document and see their own ancestral narratives reflected in art.
Manjit goes beyond the canvas to assist in grassroots upliftment, carefully designing and crafting functional lifestyle products that embed each community’s unique, inherited tribal folklore. His collaborative work ensures that these ancient stories are not lost to time, but are transformed into tangible tokens of cultural resilience that empower local makers and resonate deeply in modern spaces.
Social Activist & Community leader
Sourav Patgiri
A dedicated social activist and fierce defender of indigenous rights, Sourav has spent years working tirelessly on the frontlines for the people and ecosystems of Greater Kaziranga. He deeply believes that Kaziranga should not just be known for its wildlife, but celebrated for the indigenous communities who have coexisted with and protected that wildlife for generations. For him, ecological conservation and cultural sovereignty are completely inseparable.
Channeling this commitment to regional resilience, Sourav works directly on the ground to promote, mobilize, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities through the intricate handloom traditions of the Mising tribe. By ensuring that every thread woven carries the authentic stories and ecological heritage of the Mising community, he empowers local artisans with us to thrive while honoring the true human guardians of the wild landscape.
The Artisans are our Keepers
