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.-
Product Information 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 -
This is a delightful chic shoulder bag for girls. The bicycle and floral design( with a butterfly also!) on both the front and back panels of the bag is intricately hand embroidered by ladies living in a village in Bangladesh. Inside the heart shaped lined bag is a pocket secured by velcro. Secured with a zip. The bag is made with cotton material and padded for softness. As every bag is handmade, every bag is unique. Size: W20 x H27 and Gusset approx. 4 cms, Length of the shoulder strap is 90cms. Product Code Nr.:SB52J / SB52K/ SB52L/ SB52N 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 for survival. SHOHO is a Fair Trade organization and doing social-oriented business. The principal vision is to help the rural poor, widowed, divorced and helpless women by creating employment for them. -
Children Embroidered Bag This is a delightful chic shoulder bag for girls. The bicycle and floral design( with a butterfly also!) on both the front and back panels of the bag is intricately hand embroidered by ladies living in a village in Bangladesh. Inside the heart shaped lined bag is a pocket secured by velcro. Secured with a zip. The bag is made with cotton material and padded for softness. As every bag is handmade, every bag is unique. Size: W20 x H17 and Gusset approx. 4 cms, Length of the shoulder strap is approx. 90 cms. Product Code Nr.:SB52E / SB52F/ SB52G/ SB52H 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 for survival. SHOHO is a Fair Trade organization and doing social-oriented business. The principal vision is to help the rural poor, widowed, divorced and helpless women by creating employment for them. -
This little rucksack bag is perfect for teenagers. Big and spacious to hold the so many essentials for bubs. It is also a very chic bag for anyone who wants a large comfortable and practical bag. This bag oozes with the beauty and feel of nature. A charming design like the diamond, Check, Stripe and so many different hand-woven materials- grain seed design- which blends beautifully with the naturalness of the juteco material. The shoulder straps are made from the reinforced hand-woven material. The bag is lined with brown cotton material and has a large zipped pocket. Size: H24xW21xD9cms. Has a long shoulder strap. Product Code Nr.: SB52 Patience, perfection and creativity are necessary attributes for every artisan who hand works this highly skilled weave. 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 survival. Also we accept your own design. SHOHO is a Fair Trade organization and doing social oriented business. The principal vision is to help the rural poor, widowed, divorced and helpless women by creating employment for them.