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Urban Desi Women
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Our world is a global village and with this unique collection displaying and celebrating the diversity of Beauty all over the world we want to challenge the traditional beauty ideal. Every woman is a manifestation of Shakti: Divine Female Energy and deserves to be seen and treated as such. So feast your eyes and prepare to be dazzled by inspiring, rare and exotic forms of beauty captured in a rich collection of 10.000 nfts!
We care
Urban Desi Women is all about the acceptance and appreciation of feminine beauty in all its manifestations. Unfortunately at the moment India doesn’t have the best reputations when it comes to the safety of women. Gang rapes, acid attacks and other forms of suppression dominate the image presented by international media. So by celebrating beauty we want to establish and contribute to a positive counter-message where India is not demonized when it comes to positioning women, but instead recognized for its rich and spiritual heritage on this topic.
Our Goals
- Building a collection of unique art representing women all over the world
- Influencing and enriching the public debate on the position of women
- Operating purchases requested by the Curator’s Club
- Creating a non-exclusive digital community and movement celebrating feminine power
We empower women
We are all about protecting and promoting the freedom of every woman to be who she wants to be. Without living in fear of being rejected or even attacked. That’s why 10% of all primary sales will be donated to this cause:
- Chhanv Foundation – To help women recover physically and mentally after having to endure an acid attack
Rarity
10,000 Urban Desi Women NFTs
Just as every woman is beautiful in her own way, in our collection you will find unique examples of the many ways in which Beauty manifests itself in this day and age. As our mission is to challenge and enrich the traditional beauty standard, indulge and be inspired by the many faces of beauty.
25 Backgrounds
We have made 25 different backgrounds, a beautiful mix of colours and styles. For example we added a background with Mandalas which is the Sanskrit word for Holy Circle. It is a geometric symbol that represent different aspects of the universe which beautifully translates and underlines our message when it comes to feminine aesthetics.
20 Skintones
You will find 20 types of skin tones in our collection, varying from very rare ones to more common and known skin tones. Our goal here is to advocate that while beauty may only be skin-deep, true beauty is a reflection of ones inner self and the story you carry with you. So for example, we have also included skin tones of women affected with a particular skin disease.
27 Hairstyles
The hair layer is a mix of hair (colours), accessories and headcovers. We added a super rare one: The women with Sindhur (red powder between the parting of the hair) a symbol of matrimony and female energy.
15 Make-up styles
We have added different kinds of make-up styles varying from heavy and glamorous blushes to very subtle and natural looks, where the make-up is always considered as a complementary part of a woman’s beauty.
25 Eyes
Apart from different eye make-up styles we have also included various accessories like sun glasses and the traditional Indian Bindi. A Bindi is a dot on the forehead (often red), between the eyebrows, where the third eye is situated. Especially for meditation this is an important focus point as it is seen as the place from where (inner) wisdom can be triggered.
10 Noses
Another traditional symbol of Indian beauty and embellishment is the nose piercing which nowadays also can be seen in Western countries. In India married women can traditionally be seen with nose piercings, but also young girls fancy this type of jewellery a lot.
10 Mouths
All of the Urban Desi Women have their unique beauty and with that goes their natural traits. A particular element is the shape of the mouth and the classical red and pink hues used to accentuate this sensual part of a woman’s appearance. These days we also see nude colours combined with Botox.
32 Modern vs traditional clothing
In our collection we combined western with traditional clothing styles like the saree with traditional jewellery. Especially at weddings you see more of the traditional wear, but often these days styles are also combined with more contemporary details such as, necklaces and tattoos. Even within India there are so many different cultures with their traditional wear and the Indian diaspora all over the world has only contributed to the diversity of fashion inspired by Indian roots.
Rarity
10,000 Urban Desi Women NFTs
Just as every woman is beautiful in her own way, in our collection you will find unique examples of the many ways in which Beauty manifests itself in this day and age. As our mission is to challenge and enrich the traditional beauty standard, indulge and be inspired by the many faces of beauty.
25 Backgrounds
We have made 25 different backgrounds, a beautiful mix of colours and styles. For example we added a background with Mandalas which is the Sanskrit word for Holy Circle. It is a geometric symbol that represent different aspects of the universe which beautifully translates and underlines our message when it comes to feminine aesthetics.
20 Skintones
You will find 20 types of skin tones in our collection, varying from very rare ones to more common and known skin tones. Our goal here is to advocate that while beauty may only be skin-deep, true beauty is a reflection of ones inner self and the story you carry with you. So for example, we have also included skin tones of women affected with a particular skin disease.
27 Hairstyles
The hair layer is a mix of hair (colours), accessories and headcovers. We added a super rare one: The women with Sindhur (red powder between the parting of the hair) a symbol of matrimony and female energy.
15 Make-up styles
We have added different kinds of make-up styles varying from heavy and glamorous blushes to very subtle and natural looks, where the make-up is always considered as a complementary part of a woman’s beauty.
25 Eyes
Apart from different eye make-up styles we have also included various accessories like sun glasses and the traditional Indian Bindi. A Bindi is a dot on the forehead (often red), between the eyebrows, where the third eye is situated. Especially for meditation this is an important focus point as it is seen as the place from where (inner) wisdom can be triggered.
10 Noses
Another traditional symbol of Indian beauty and embellishment is the nose piercing which nowadays also can be seen in Western countries. In India married women can traditionally be seen with nose piercings, but also young girls fancy this type of jewellery a lot.
10 Mouths
All of the Urban Desi Women have their unique beauty and with that goes their natural traits. A particular element is the shape of the mouth and the classical red and pink hues used to accentuate this sensual part of a woman’s appearance. These days we also see nude colours combined with Botox.
32 Modern vs traditional clothing
In our collection we combined western with traditional clothing styles like the saree with traditional jewellery. Especially at weddings you see more of the traditional wear, but often these days styles are also combined with more contemporary details such as, necklaces and tattoos. Even within India there are so many different cultures with their traditional wear and the Indian diaspora all over the world has only contributed to the diversity of fashion inspired by Indian roots.
Advantage of ownership
Masterclasses
Exclusive access to our Monthly Masterclasses to discover what makes you happy in life. Subject are related to individual development, mindset, individual awareness and personal success.
Live Q&A
3 exclusive Live Q&A sessions with all the team members
All in Trip 2 India
1 UDW holder will go to India and visit the Stop Acid Attacks Foundation
Royalties
Each UDW NFT gives you the commercial rights to the art so you can create beautiful art.
Quality
Each UDW NFT is a 800×800 PNG file. When you are the owner of a UDW NFT, will you be able to unlock its super high resolution 3333×3333 version. Then you are free to print the art yourself!
Prints
Next to digital art we also love art hanging on the walls. We will send up to 100 signed framed prints to UDW owners.
After Every 1000 sales, we will pick 10 random owners and ship them a print of their NFT!
Sales milesstones
10%
10 UDW are released and delivered to random wallets holding at least one UDW.
20%
2,5% of all primary sales will be donated to the Chhanv Foundation
30%
One lucky UDW holder will receive a unique original 1/1 piece airdropped into their wallet. 👀
40%
2,5% of all primary sales will be donated to the Chhanv Foundation
50%
Exclusive member-only merch store begins construction. It will feature gear any UDW holder would be proud to wear.
60%
2,5% of all primary sales will be donated to the Chhanv Foundation
70%
A separate UDW Wallet receives initial funding of 10 ETH. We will use this wallet start purchasing/curating NFT art from talented, upcoming, global, and diverse artists.
80%
2,5% of all primary sales will be donated to the Chhanv Foundation
100%
We will give a lucky UDW NFT holder an all expensed paid trip for 2 to visit India and go to the Chhanv Foundation
Meet the founder/creator
My name is Presilla, the founder/creator of Urban Desi Women supported by my power girl “Rocket” we designed these art pieces.
As a mother with roots from India & Surinam and born in the Netherlands, I want my daughter to grow up knowing and understanding that every women, despite the colour of their skin, the way their body looks, or the clothes they wear that she is a beautiful human being.
My goal with Urban Desi women is to empower and support women of “coloured” roots to break barriers and stereotypes.
There are many stereotypes we face daily in the western society as well as within our own cultural society.
We want to connect with likeminded women and build a strong community to support each other and grow worldwide.
We still have a long way to go, but we gain our strength and perseverance from the love and support we receive from the community.
Let’s go and slay this!
#f*cksterotypes #wewearcrownsoverhere
Our team!
Our art is created with the input and inspiration from a large community of women spread across the globe.
In the art it captures the authenticity and the finest details or highly ‘unconventional’ combinations displaying her Indian and Western background.
Hello there, I am Rocket! I am a Brazilian artist, fashion illustrator, and graphic designer living in The Netherlands for half a year now!
In the past years of my life, I've been on a true journey of combining art, fashion, and technology in what I do, and I came to The Netherlands hoping my voice as a female artist could be heard here since this country is so rich in art and breaking barriers in many aspects.
So when I entered the UDW project as a co-designer, it was life-changing for me, not only because I was learning about the NFT space and getting to know women lead projects but because I saw that the whole World could hear my voice through the arts I've been co-designing with Presilla.
I am also so glad to be able to learn more about Indian Culture, and even tho I don't have any Indian roots, I feel really embraced by the desi women <3
The fact that this project is about breaking barriers and f*ck stereotypes speak so true to my heart, as the clear weird nerdy girl that hasn't fit in many standards- I feel empowered being part of this.
In the past years of my life, I've been on a true journey of combining art, fashion, and technology in what I do, and I came to The Netherlands hoping my voice as a female artist could be heard here since this country is so rich in art and breaking barriers in many aspects.
So when I entered the UDW project as a co-designer, it was life-changing for me, not only because I was learning about the NFT space and getting to know women lead projects but because I saw that the whole World could hear my voice through the arts I've been co-designing with Presilla.
I am also so glad to be able to learn more about Indian Culture, and even tho I don't have any Indian roots, I feel really embraced by the desi women <3
The fact that this project is about breaking barriers and f*ck stereotypes speak so true to my heart, as the clear weird nerdy girl that hasn't fit in many standards- I feel empowered being part of this.
When growing up I saw the barriers my mother had to face as a divorced women (33 years ago). Raising my little sister and me with minimal financial means was already quite difficult without the stereotyping of people around us.
After University I worked as an auditor but soon saw that this working culture was not for me. After a couple years working for a big Bank in banking and tech, I realized I mostly enjoyed working with the development and coding colleagues. But after a while again the same feeling, this working culture is not for me.
I decided to start my own company in real estate which went good.
My jobs did not gave me the satisfaction I needed.
I have been involved in cryptocurrency since 2017 and always a huge fan of tech developments.
For me decentralisation, less government involvement is why I am passionate in cryptocurrency and web 3.0.
When my daughter (3) Iza-Bella was born, I knew what I wanted to do “contributing my part in creating awareness for an equal playing field for my little girl”
When the Founder of UDW (my awesome wife) started this I wanted to be part of it.
Together with the great women of the UDW team I am 100% motivated the give my all for the coming years.
We got this!
Selamat Datang! I am Gert - moderator on Discord for UDW
Like Beyoncé once said: Who run the world? Girls! Born and raised by my indo mom in The Netherlands but with strong influences from Indonesia I was brought up with mixed cultures. I graduated as a graphic designer and now work in a shop that focuses on sustainability and helping charity. Urban Desi Women has a strong message that I support 100% and I hope we can make a big change in the world and am super proud to be a part of UDW. I am learning so much about our message but also about web3, which is super exciting. Let’s break barriers and get rid of stereotypes!
Hi! I am Isha Jankie.
I am a student living in The Netherlands. I grew up in Paramaribo, the capitol city of Suriname. This country is multi-cultured, which has its perks for me to understand the cultural elements locally.
Growing up I never realized the importance of staying connected to my cultural roots. Not long after leaving my hometown, I felt a responsibility to get a better understanding of my cultural history.
Back in 1973 our great great grandparents migrated from India to the land of ‘Sri Ram’ and eventually settled there and made it their home. Along with other cultures, a new society developed in Suriname. As the world evolves and people from different cultures and backgrounds connect, I realized that the stories I have heard and watched around food, obstacles, patterns, colors, people, language, beliefs and rituals are deeply connected.
In our society topics, such as sex, are still seen as taboo and there is no awareness about mental health services. I believe in the sharing of information/knowledge to help create deeper understanding and awareness.
I stumbled upon this page Urban Desi women and they believe in sharing information and knowledge to create awareness within the desi community.
This raises a community of like-minded individuals who are fighting for the same cause, such as supporting acid victims in India. I believe we can break barriers and stereotypes within our own cultural society!🔥
Great Stories need to be told, and although a picture or NFT may say more than a thousand words, the message of breaking barriers and women consciously choosing and dedicating themselves to reach their full potential, is a story that cannot be shared enough.
As a Storyteller with UDW my aim is to awaken and inspire every human being to celebrate and promote divine female energy surrounding us in all its beautiful manifestations. No one should ever be limited or held back in who they want to become. Let's show some love👄
FAQ
What’s an NFT?
An NFT stands for “Non-fungible token” and is a fancy way of saying it’s a unique, one of a kind digital item that users can buy, own, and trade. Some NFTs main function are to be digital art and look cool, some offer additional utility like exclusive access to websites or participation in an event, think of it like a rare piece of art that can also act as a “members” card.
What is Metamask? Metamask is a crypto wallet that can store your Ethereum, and is needed to purchase UDW. Having a wallet gives you an Ethereum address (i.e. 0xABCD….1234), this is where your NFT will be stored. Learn more about Metamask and how easy it is to use over here! (https://metamask.io/)
Where does my NFT go after I purchase a UDW?
Your UDW NFT will appear in whatever address, or connected wallet you used to purchase the UDW. You can go to https://urbandesiwomen.art/my-UDW.html, connect your wallet, then redeem your high resolution file.
Are UDW a good investment?
That is ultimately a decision for you to make. We believe UDW have a long life ahead of them, and will be an ever growing and evolving project. However the success of UDW relies on so many factors and variables, no one knows! Hopefully UDW go to the moon, but like anything in life, don’t spend money you can’t afford to not have.
THE FUND to support other projects
How will the Fund operate?
It will operate freely but will be open to suggestions and recommendations of its community. We will frequently ask the community’s opinion on specific nfts.
Prints
Who will get a print?
We will announce the UDW NFTs tokens IDs that won a print on Discord and the list will also be available on urbandesiwomen.art.
You will be able to redeem your print through a dedicated Discord channel.
How will the Chanvv foundation be supported
Our project manager will observe the donations and help them with progressing in their work. Also updates will be shared on Instagram and twitter