Cultivate Peace Wall Hanging - Bangladesh

Spread a message of hope and harmony by hanging this handcrafted Cultivate Peace Wall Hanging in any room of the home, office, dorm room, and beyond. Bright recycled sari is artfully stitched to patchwork upcycled denim for a beautifully layered look; because of the handmade nature of this item, colors of the appliques will vary. Handcrafted by artisans working with Rishilpi, which conducts relief and development work in rural Bangladesh communities.

Features:

• Materials: 100% cotton, jute string
• Measures: 10.25"W x 13.75"H (measurements do not include the hanging string)
• Colours: Blue, assorted
• Handcrafted in Bangladesh

Artisan Story

Rishilpi, a nonprofit, nongovernmental development organization in southwest Bangladesh, was founded to improve the lives of people of the Rishi caste. "Rishilpi" is formed from two Bengali words, "Rishi," denoting the caste, and "shilpi," meaning artist or craftsman. Rishi, traditionally leather workers, for centuries have lived at the margins of Bengali society. Generally landless, with no easy access to schools, many struggled in a continual search for work to survive. In addition to income generation, Rishilpi conducts relief and development work in rural Bangladesh communities. Benefits to artisans include education sponsorship, health care, microcredit savings programs and early marriage prevention support for their adolescent daughters. 

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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!