Soft Cotton Striped Scarf, Handwoven In Nepal
Our lovely lightweight striped cotton scarves are handmade by our partner women's cooperative in Nepal. They're soft, snug but airy, and compliment any outfit. Expertly woven and stitched with love, these soft Nepali cotton scarves will brighten up any spring or autumn day. Expertly finished with a peko stitch, each scarf is beautiful and unique.
Each piece was handmade by a skilled artisan at our partner women's workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal.
MATERIAL
Pure Nepalese cotton
DIMENSIONS
Approximately 176 x 50 cm when laid flat (approx. 70 x 20 in)
CARE
Dry cleaning is recommended to maintain the colour and texture of your handmade soft cotton scarf
By purchasing this item, you are helping to empower and provide ongoing employment income for the women who make these handmade products. The demand for Shakti.ism's products provides these women with dignified employment, a living wage, hope and opportunities for their children. Together we can provide alternative options for disadvantaged women with the aim to lift them out of poverty and help them to become self-sustaining and independent.
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Thanks for supporting the women's empowerment work we do in India, Bangladesh and Nepal with your purchase!
Discover beautiful fair trade accessories and gifts from Shakti.ism, a social enterprise brand on a mission to empower and support marginalised women.
They partner with local grassroots NGOs to ensure their support is reaching people who need it most. Often these are women and girls who have experienced or are at risk of gender-based violence as well as other disadvantages.
Shakti.ism and their partners create a supportive space for the women to develop their skills as artisans and entrepreneurs. This training and support creates far-reaching ripples of change. It helps ensure the women have a sustainable livelihood for the future, breaks the cycle of poverty and preserves local traditions.
Every item in the Shakti.ism collection represents a brighter future, in the form of dignified employment, a living wage, hope and opportunities – for both the women themselves and their children.
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