India, Jan. 10 -- Bim Bissell, a visionary who played a significant role in shaping FabIndia, has died. She died on Thursday, aged 93. She is survived by son William, and daughter Monsoon. As the wife of John Bissell, the founder of FabIndia, Bimla Nanda Bissell - Bim to friends - was instrumental in promoting Indian handicrafts and handlooms. Also read | A tribute to India's rich textile tradition

Bim Bissell's death is a loss for the FabIndia family and the Indian craft community. Her contributions to FabIndia's growth and success are immeasurable; the company was founded in 1960 by her late husband, an American.

Under Bim's guidance, FabIndia became a platform for Indian artisans to showcase their crafts, providing them with a steady...