This exquisite cotton tablecloth is hand embroidered with beautiful blue birds and flowers. Size: 140 X 230 CM Product Information This exquisite cotton tablecloth is hand embroidered with beautiful blue birds and flowers. Each piece takes up to fifteen days to embroider. The embroidery techniques used are over a thousand years old, they are based on the practises of the Kathiawadi desert nomads and are being kept alive by the Gujarati artisans of St Mary’s Mahila Shikshan Kendra, one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? The traditional Kathiawadi style of embroidery and mirror work is preserved through St Mary’s work with talented traditional artisans in the west Indian city of Ahmedabad. Women from all religious beliefs unite within this group to collaborate on the creation of high quality work, bringing about economic independence and learning leadership skills.

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This placemat is handmade from natural jute which is twisted and stitched in place, it has a green border and a crochet edge. Size: D 30 CM Product Information This placemat is handmade from natural jute which is twisted and stitched in place, it has a green border and a crochet edge. Hand crafted by skilled artisans working with Prokritee, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? These high quality products are made by talented artisans running their own enterprises, supported by Prokritee in Bangladesh. Together the 1000 women artisans are securing a bright future for themselves and the next generation through investment in savings schemes, training and leadership development.

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This stunning natural jute placemat is handmade from organic jute fibre which is twisted and stitched into a four petal flower shape. Size: 20X20 CM Product Information This stunning natural jute placemat is handmade from organic jute fibre which is twisted and stitched into a four petal flower shape. This beautiful placemat has a matching coaster and larger placemat (sold seperately). Jute is a strong natural fibre with significant environmental benefits as it consumes carbon dioxide, it is 100% biodegradable, renewable and is sustainably harvested. Handmade by skilled artisans working with CORR- The Jute Works, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? Indigenous and rurally-based female artisans are empowered through CORR – The Jute Works (CJW) to fight for their rights and to build their own sustainable businesses. These artisans contribute to the protection of the fragile eco-system of Bangladesh through the creation of low carbon products made from natural raw materials, fulfilling their own aspirations and those of the next generation.

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