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Kantha Throw Quilt – Sage Meadow
$198
Beautifully handmade from the highest quality vintage fabrics, this blanket also makes a wonderful housewarming or wedding gift. Every purchase of a one-of-a-kind quilt empowers the woman who made it.
Product Details:
- 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.
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 & 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% of all sales through this link.
Rust Curve Lumbar Pillow
$68
A modern patchwork design and detailed hand embroidery make this rust orange lumbar pillow an eye-catching addition to your home décor. Pair two together for an asymmetrical look, or effortlessly mix & match with other sizes of decorative pillows for the perfect combination.
Product Details:
- Made by an Anchal Artisan in Ajmer, India
- Dimensions: 16″ x 26″
- Color:Â Rust, Sand
- Material: 1 layer of 100% GOTS certified organic cotton canvas
- Gold Zipper Closure
- Features hand-stitched name of artisan maker
- Dry clean recommended
- Form not included
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 & 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% of all sales through this link.
Books
Fiction
Good Night, India
by Nitya Khemka (Author), Kavita Singh Kale (Illustrator)
From Amazon: Good Night India highlights the Himalayan Mountains, Golden Temple, Valley of Flowers National Park, Palace of Winds, Hawa, Mahal, Mehrangarh Fort, Goa, beaches, dolphins, lions in the Gir Forest, tigers in the Sundarbans, Darjeeling tea, blue train, elephants, and more. This charming board book invites young readers on an exciting and educational tour of one of the world’s most interesting countries: India. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. Many of India’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for India’s natural and cultural wonders
Non-Fiction
India: Culture Smart
By Becky Stephen
From Amazon: India’s population of 1.2 billion is as varied and colorful as the spice markets of Old Delhi. Each region, caste, and community has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped by conquest, creativity, and religion, expressed in distinct languages, social customs, art forms, and expectations of life. Despite enormous recent political and economic change, in many ways India remains the same—a total sensory experience.
Films
From Amazon: Michael Wood’s fascinating journey through the history of the Indian subcontinent chronicles the incredible richness and diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes.
Available on audio CD
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