Mashtal is a community-led exhibition and platform created by Dawoodi Bohra women, for women, where ideas are nurtured and transformed into real ventures. It serves as a trusted space to begin, grow, and showcase entrepreneurial journeys — bringing together creativity, collaboration, and opportunity within the community.
Mashtal cultivates the ‘Hunar’ (skills) of women, helping transform creativity and talent into meaningful, home-grown ventures.
Guidance rooted in ‘Tijarat’ (business) as per Shariat Mohammediyah — encouraging honest, ethical, and sustainable growth.
A platform that values balance, environmental responsibility, and collective progress — strengthening both families and the wider community.
Mashtal honours the unique journey of women who balance entrepreneurship with their roles as homemakers, mothers, and wives. It creates space for ventures that grow with dignity — fitting naturally within family life while contributing meaningfully to the community.
Mashtal, meaning a nursery of blooming plants, was envisioned as a dignified platform within the community — where Dawoodi Bohra women could bring forward their ideas and ventures with confidence. Conceived with intention and guidance, it was created to nurture both budding and established women-led businesses.
What began as a community-focused initiative has grown into a global celebration, bringing together women across cities and countries. Today, Mashtal is shaped collectively — by exhibitors, organizers, visitors, and well-wishers — united in supporting meaningful, women-led ventures.
