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This is a delightful chic shoulder bag for girls. The bag is intricately hand embroidered by ladies living in a village in Bangladesh. Inside of the bag has lined and a pocket secured by YKK zip. The bag is made with Balaka SILK material and padded for softness. As every bag is handmade, every bag is unique.
Size: W25xH21 and small: W20xH20 cm approx.
Product Code Nr. : SB52P
Size: W24xH16xD4 cms
Product Code Nr. : SB52Q
In the tranquil rural villages of Kushtia, Gazipur and Birishiri in Bangladesh, 140 women are involved in creating exquisite items using the traditional skills of Nakshikantha embroidery. Patience, perfection and creativity are necessary attributes for every artisan who hand works this highly skilled embroidery. By securing markets for their embroidery work, the artisans, many whom are single, divorced or widowed are able to earn an income which is vital in their struggle to survive.
SHOHOJOGITA was started to give women an opportunity for a better life. We collaborate with artisans and organizations helping women in difficult circumstances in Bangladesh, specially rural women ONLY. We help by marketing their products so they can afford to daily food, have medical care and provide an education to their children. These women have never had the chances we have had, yet they are just like us in so many ways.
As a Fair Trade organization, we provide the following benefits and assistance;
Emergency medical treatment support /Advance payment access for the producers/Interest-free loan access/100% bonus wages for artisans (one month salary)/An extra motivational prize for the best performer of every yearly/Wage are paid the last working day of each month/A safe working environment with sufficient lighting, ventilation, sanitation and drinking water, First aid box/Study support of the poor artisans/Staff skill development.