Fair Trade
Kantha Throw Quilt from Anchal
Every purchase of a one-of-a-kind quilt empowers the woman who made it.
- Made by an Artisan in Ajmer, India
- 74″x 54″
- Every quilt is handcrafted from six layers of vintage cotton sari, and features the hand-stitched name of the artisan who made it
- Vintage sari material may contain small imperfections or patchwork, enhancing the character, charm, and story of each piece.
- Machine wash in cold water & tumble dry low. Remove from dryer promptly.
$198
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Anchal Project is a nonprofit organization that addresses the exploitation of women around the world by using design thinking to create employment opportunities, services, and products that support economic empowerment. Anchal’s current priority is to provide commercial sex workers in India with careers in textile and design production. Anchal artisans create a variety of intricately hand-stitched textile goods made from vintage saris and eco-friendly fabrics. Dining for Women will receive 10 percent of all sales through this link.
- Handmade by an Artisan in Ajmer, India
- 28″ x 77″
- Every Straight scarf is handcrafted from two layers of vintage cotton sari, and features the hand-stitched name of the artisan who made it.
- Vintage sari material may contain small imperfections or patchwork, enhancing the character, charm, and story of each piece.
- Machine wash cold and hang dry.
$60
Shop through Dining for Women’s Marketplace and save!
Anchal Project is a nonprofit organization that addresses the exploitation of women around the world by using design thinking to create employment opportunities, services, and products that support economic empowerment. Anchal’s current priority is to provide commercial sex workers in India with careers in textile and design production. Anchal artisans create a variety of intricately hand-stitched textile goods made from vintage saris and eco-friendly fabrics. Dining for Women will receive 10 percent of all sales through this link.
Books
Non-Fiction
This beautifully photographed book features information about spices, sourcing, cooking inspiration, and more, in addition to a wide range of recipes.
Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen
This intimate look at family cooking includes more than 130 recipes.
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Films
This six-part documentary explores India’s history, from the first civilization to the Roman Empire to the country’s struggle for democracy.
Available on Amazon streaming and DVD.
The 25th anniversary of this Academy Award-winning film has been digitally remastered.
From Amazon: Sir Richard Attenborough’s 1982 multiple-Oscar winner (including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Ben Kingsley) is an engrossing, reverential look at the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi, who introduced the doctrine of nonviolent resistance to the colonized people of India and who ultimately gained the nation its independence.
Music
Arc Music
Available on CD, streaming, and MP3, this collection includes a sampling of a wide range of music from India.