India, April 18 -- Curator of culture, craft, and conversation, Shilpa Sharma is the force behind ventures like Breakaway, Jaypore, and Mustard. With roots in FMCG and retail and a pivotal chapter at Fabindia, her travels across India sparked a deep commitment to celebrating and preserving its artisanal legacy. Through Breakaway, she crafts immersive travel experiences that go far beyond the brochure, offering rare access to textile ateliers, artist studios, and local communities. In a candid conversation with Travel + Leisure India & South Asia, Sharma shares how each of her ventures celebrates India's rich traditions through design, food, and storytelling.

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