Right from the raw material stage to the finishing touches, the entire supply chain is made up of rural women.

All Hansiba products are hand embroidered and hand crafted. Sixty-five percent of all sales go directly to the artisans, who are the shareholders of the company.

Earlier Saturday, while addressing a press conference, Clinton said: 'I am very impressed with Indian women.'

'I have been in touch with a number of organisations that are promoting economic opportunities and greater choices in the lives of women here in India. Enormous amount of progress has been made in this field,' she added.

While stressing that much more remained to be done for women's empowerment, Clinton said that the development of a nation is directly linked to the progress of women.

'It is absolutely undeniable that the progress of women is directly linked to the progress of any country. The more women have the rights, education, employment opportunities, access to credit, role in decision making in family and community, the more development will take place.

'Progress that has been made is extraordinary. But much more needs to be done. It is a priority of Indian government to create more literacy among women,' said Clinton.

Clinton arrived here late Friday and was immediately taken to the Taj hotel, where she is staying as a mark of solidarity with the victims of the 26/11 terror attack.

Clinton will fly to New Delhi Sunday for meetings with India's political leaders and members of the civil society.