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Pencil case, coins pouch and cardholder made with the natural beauty eco-friendly juteCO. It is the perfect gift for Mum and grandmamas and child. Due to the handcrafted nature of each piece, there will always be uniqueness and minor differences in sizes and overall design.
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Size: H114 x W25 cm
Product Code Nr.: SB33D /SB33E/ SB33F/SB33G
Jute a natural fiber, obtained from the bark of the jute plant has remarkable strength and durability. It is fully biodegradable. A hectare of jute, plants consumes about 15 tons of carbon dioxide and releases 11 tons of oxygen.
There are hardly any women on the streets in rural Bangladesh. They spend most of their everyday lives in their homes. In this situation, the woman is economically dependent on a man and excluded from many areas of public life. The result is often a sense of inferiority.
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, especially 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.
