Scarf Painted Waterfall - India
| Article number: | 6844350 |
| Availability: | In stock (1) |
Imagine the ripple of water in a stream, translated to a gorgeous hand-painted silk scarf. Painted silk scarf in peacock colors captures the beauty and peace of a rippling stream.
- Silk
- 62Lx19W inches
- Made in India
Artisan Story:
MKS Export Ltd., a nonprofit organization, was established to create a market for small artisan groups in India, to offer a fair price for their products and to ensure that the artisans can obtain raw materials at a reasonable price. MKS works with a variety of artisan groups that create silk, leather, stone, wood and brass products. MKS helps artisans develop skills and become self-reliant. MKS social commitments include medical aid, education, loans and financial aid. MKS was founded in 1994. MKS uses guidelines established by the International Fair Trade Association to assess their operations and artisan groups. MKS reports a significant increase in artisans’ awareness of the fair trade movement and their commitment to product development. MKS encourages environmentally friendly technology.
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!