The ACIW Holiday Shopping Mela

Discover Mumbai’s most purposeful holiday experience, a vibrant celebration of artisans and impact.

The ACIW Charity Shopping Mela is the city’s most meaningful women-led fundraiser, bringing together purpose, creativity, culture and community under one festive roof at The Trident, BKC. Curated by the American Club of International Women (ACIW), this annual showcase features a powerful blend of artisan brands, social enterprises, NGOs, gourmet creators, wellness experts and immersive experiences that support local talent while raising funds for grassroots causes.

Visitors can explore an exquisitely curated marketplace of apparels, jewellery, handcrafted bags, home decor, wellness essentials, gourmet treats and festive gifting. Featured participants include Shazé, RangTitlee, Esske, Charak & Moha, Cultivated Comfort, SILVY 925, Advaita Heirloom Crafts, Flying Aprons, Pause Cafe, Nei Native and many socially conscious foundations such as reCharkha, Women’s India Trust, Srujna, Akanksha Foundation, Samvit Sudha and Mon Ami Foundation.

This year’s Mela also spotlights the work of community-driven NGOs who champion skill building, artisan crafts, sustainability and livelihood creation across India. Attendees will have the rare chance to shop directly from creators, entrepreneurs and collectives whose handmade work carries both aesthetic beauty and social significance.

Along with shopping, the Mela offers a full day of interactive cultural and festive experiences, including children’s creative workshops like snow globe making, cookie decorating, and a holiday puppet show with a special visit from Santa Claus! Guests can also enjoy tarot readings, a mocktail bar, raffles with exciting prizes and The Bombay Book Project, creating a warm and welcoming day out for families, expats and Mumbai locals.

Every purchase and every raffle supports ACIW’s fundraising mission for the year. This includes menstrual health access through the JVS program in Mankhurd, pediatric cancer patient support, animal rescue and rehabilitation and disability inclusion through skill development programs.

Bringing together community, culture, craft and cause, the ACIW Charity Shopping Mela is a joyful and immersive holiday tradition that uplifts artisans, empowers women and celebrates the spirit of giving.

2 Reasons you must go to the Mela!
Shop curated, women-led brands and handcrafted finds you won’t see anywhere else.
Support impactful causes. 100% of proceeds uplift women and children.

100% of proceeds support women’s menstrual health, pediatric cancer support, animal rescue and disability inclusion.