Apron Handloom Striped - India

The soft light that emanates from this playful lamp casts an imaginative shadow landscape for a child's room. Handcrafted by Shuktara Handmade Paper Project artisans with Prokritee in Feni, Bangladesh. They cut out a garden of branches and birds in bamboo and translucent silk paper with great skill - a beautiful way to end the day with stories inspired by light.

Features:

• 100% cotton
• Machine wash, warm water. Do not bleach. Line dry.
• Body 34"Lx27"W, neck strap 24"L with D rings to fasten, ties 33"L, Front pocket 9"x11"
• Includes 1 apron in drawstring bag
• Handcrafted in India

Artisan Story:

MESH (Maximizing Employment to Serve the Handicapped) is a nonprofit organization that works with people with disabilities, many of whom are former leprosy patients. MESH provides training, marketing and exporting for numerous member groups. Increasingly, they are hiring people with disabilities to give administrative leadership. MESH works with leprosy colonies and rehabilitation workshops in villages all over India, ensuring fair wages. Established in the 1970s and registered in 1981, MESH was founded to provide opportunities for disabled people and their dependents, especially those affected by leprosy. Their goal is self-sufficiency for artisans. MESH is a fair trade company.

About Us

Villages Port Colborne is located along the shore of the Niagara Peninsula. Where the Welland Canal and Lake Erie meet, in the heart of Port Colborne, we have been fair trade since 1984. We carry unique, handcrafted goods that are ethically made from artisans around the world. If you’re in the Southern Ontario area, we welcome you to visit us in-person!