Mumbai-based Tohfa Story: From ₹ 2000 To Lakhs

Mumbai resident two Super Women – Manjusha Javier and her daughter Najooka Javier, today earn lakhs from a startup named "Tohfa". Her startup sells home decoration items made of cloths. With an investment of only ₹ 2000, Manjusha Javier started her startup named Tohfa.

The Early Life of Mother-Daughter

A special story of the 100-year-old sewing machine in Manjusha Javier's home in Mumbai. When Manjusha was growing up, she spent much of her free time using it to stitch. However, there was a long period when the machine wasn't used, almost for ten years.

During this time, Manjusha got married, moved to Delhi, became a mother, and later moved back to Mumbai, where she cared for her daughter alone. Manjusha raised her daughter single-handedly all her life, working at a boutique.

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Lost Job at The Age of 52

Everything was going well, but in 2016, Manjusha lost her job when she was 52 years old. Usually, at this age, most people tend to relax and focus on rest. However, she couldn't stop working because she needed to pay for her daughter's education and take care of the household.

Noticing all the situations, she thought about looking for another job. Soon, Manjusha found a new job at a small law firm. She had to travel for an hour and a half each way but was happy to be earning money.

However, she soon realized that criminal law wasn't the right fit for her, as reading the cases all day made her more anxious and worried about her health. She kept the job because she wanted to support her daughter, Najooka, who had just graduated.

Observing all the things Najooka discussed with her mother. While talking to each other, Najooka advised her mother to think about a hobby she loved. This question made Manjusha realize that stitching made her happy.

The sewing machine, which had been sitting unused in the corner of the room, reminded them of this. That was the moment when they came up with a business idea of ​​making and selling decorative items made of cloth. This is how their startup, 'Tohfa', was born.

Journey Started With ₹ 2000

Both Super Women: Manjusha Javier and her daughter Najooka Javier launched their startup Tohfa in 2017.

After being unused for a long time, the sewing machine was put to work again. TThis Mumbai-based Tohfa creates beautiful items like journals, travel organizers, purses, makeup pouches, laptop sleeves, cushion covers, and fabric trays. With each new design, Manjusha made sure her vision and style were reflected in the creations.

The business focuses on creating unique home decorations and fabric designs. It started with just a small investment of ₹ 2,000, but now it earns a lot of money, reaching lakhs in revenue.

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Overcoming Doubt to Make the Right Choice

By taking a leap of faith, they started their business. But it was not easy to leave behind a secure path and choose a challenging one. Initially, Manjusha was nervous about starting her own business. She worried about what would happen if it didn't work out and if she could still find a corporate job later.

She would ask her daughter if she should give up and look for a job whenever sales were low. However, their efforts paid off after a successful exhibition in Chennai in 2019, which made Manjusha realize that starting the business was the right choice for her.

Manjusha is Earning Lakhs

There was a time when Manjusha had to struggle a lot for a job, but today, Manjusha earns lakhs from her startup, Tohfa. With an investment of only ₹ 2000, Manjusha Javier started her startup.

She makes beautiful home decor items like purses, makeup pouches, laptop sleeves, cushion covers and cloth trays, empowering Indian artisans and promoting sustainable living. Today, they have over 15,000 customers and a team of 8 women who hand-make our products.

Usually, people sit at home at the age of 52, but this woman turned her hobby of sewing into a business.

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