that showcases over 25 queer creators selling their merchandise to folks across the world if dalitqueer artist akhil kangs charcoal sketches reimagine cities with queer folks living uninhibited lives shinjini chatterjees brand serves as a creative sanctuary for a transmasculine artist who creates retro futuristic photo montages that explore gender urban spaces and surveillance microaggressions though persist and resistance is still common behind the scenes when dealing with manufacturers and vendors utkarsh says they sometimes have to suppress their true selves out of fear of prejudice impacting their business prospects there are always people who do not give my products a chance simply because of who i am they often feel the need to remind me that theyd like something thats only for men or women says lakeisha but ive learnt to look past it nonetheless queer folks with small businesses are getting a toehold in the business landscape a lot of corporations have been inviting us to showcase our products at popups in their office spaces its good to see this happening says utkarsh