July 7th, 2010 by Paul
We have a great range of Fair Trade Shopping Bags on offer – everything from buffalo leather, jute or cotton, to recycled sweet wrappers.
The shopping bag featured in this blog is a gorgeous, chunky, natural-coloured water hyacinth shopping bag designed in an attractive half-circular shape, with two strong handles. Customers tell us that the image shown really doesn`t do the bag justice.
Water Hyacinth Fair Trade Shopping Bag
This
Fair Trade shopping bag was handwoven in the village of Tan Hiep, My Tho province, Vietnam. The village has a long tradition of weaving different materials and has about 30 skilled workers, most of which are farmers, so making these bags provides a vital second income.
Very different from the usual stuff available on the High Street.
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July 5th, 2010 by Paul
Never misplace your specs again – keep them on this attractive wooden spectacle stand, which has been handmade in India by craftsmen at Asha. In Sanskrit, Asha means “hope”.
Our wooden spectacle stand has been hand carved from Shesham wood, which is part of the rosewood family. It is a durable and fast-growing wood, reaching maturity in 15-20 years compared to 80-90 years for hardwoods like teak. Asha encourage their artisans to plant trees in place of those which are used to make their handcarved wooden products.
Wooden Spectacle Stand
India, which is one of the largest handcraft-producing countries in the world, offers an almost unlimited range of crafts and products. However, these beautiful items can be produced in conditions of abject poverty, with craft workers in bondage to moneylenders.
Asha gives marketing support and technical assistance to groups of small producers and craftsmen and women. By purchasing directly from the workers and giving generous advances, they increase income levels and help groups become self-sufficient.
A team of christian welfare workers are employed to help producers with business concerns and issues.
Asha welfare workers are stationed at different producer groups and co-operatives, sharing skills and extending medical help and education to the workers and their families. Technical training is also provided to increase efficiency and to encourage the growth and development of cottage industries.
We hope you like our wooden spectacle stand!
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