$15.00
Use as bunting to decorate a room or a handmade alternative holiday festoon. Remnants of cotton saris are stitched over a wire frame to make a sweet floral festoon. There are five flowers on each garland and every garland is unique depending on the colour and designs of the recycled saris that are used. Handmade by the ladies at Hajiganj Handicrafts, Bangladesh. As the international market has declined for the crochet accessories and handwoven baskets, these inspirational enterprising ladies have diversified their skills to make absolutely unique and stunning home decor items and accessories from recycled cotton saris. Part of Prokritee, a fair trade organization that provides managerial, product design , development and marketing assistance to 8 producer groups/enterprises in Bangladesh. Prokritee and its 8 enterprises provides jobs for poor rural women. The women who work for the enterprises are widows, divorcees or head of households with little or no income. By providing jobs for women, Prokritee is able to improve the women’s standard of living and help them send their children to school. Dimensions: Flower diameter approx 11 cm Garland length approx 135 cm Price includes GST. Flat rate postage of $6.50 for orders under $20 and FREE shipping over $20 (Australia only).
