DESCRIPTION: This beautiful piece of wall art is a hope-filled reminder that tomorrow is another day. Embroidered with vibrant sunbeams and the outline of a cloud, this special piece reminds us that "There will always be sunshine to follow the rain." Keep to brighten your own space or gift to a friend or family member. Hangs by the frame on your hook.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
- Materials: Cotton, elastic, cotton thread, satin, beech wood, + cardboard
- Measurement: 10" diameter
IMPACT: Made with love in India ♥ Ten Thousand Villages is a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. They are a pioneer of fair trade, they do business differently, putting people and the planet first. That means you can trust that every purchase you make directly impacts the life and community of its maker in an under-resourced community. Together we break the cycle of generational poverty and ignite social change. #LiveLifeFair
THE MAKER: A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive made in Gomtipur, Ahmedabad, India by St Mary's Mahila Shikshan Kendra, a women’s handicraft association that creates embroidery in the age-old tradition of the Kathiawadis. Created by the Dominican Sisters, St. Mary’s operates a dispensary and maternity clinic plus health, savings, sewing and children's education programs.
St Mary's Mahila Shikshan Kendra is a women's handicraft organization run by the Dominican Sisters in Gomtipur, Ahmedabad. This area of Ahmedabad, once known for its textile mills, suffered much unemployment since global competition closed the mills in the 1980s. It continues to attract landless laborers who come searching for work. Artisans of St. Mary's create embroidery in the tradition of the Kathiawadis, a craft more than a thousand years old. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from St. Mary's since 1987.The artisans of St. Mary's share in decision-making and project responsibilities. The organization runs a dispensary and maternity clinic that caters to the poor and marginalized women in the area. It also runs health programs, a savings program, sewing education and children's education programs.
