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If you believe in vintage, handmade and fair trade this wonderful one-of-a-kind quilt is for you. Suiting the boho look, this queen-size light weight quilt is just right.

• Each one is an individual creation with two distinctive complimentary sides, to change the feel of your bedroom or lounge. 

These colourful, vintage, cotton saris quilts are made by women who have been given another chance in life, by earning an income with dignity. These ladies have been taken off the streets and taught the skill of quilting using the local Bengali Kantha sewing stitch.

·                They are 100% fair trade

·                They are 100% recycled cotton 

·                They each measure 2 x 2 

·                Reversible

·                Full of appeal

Machine washable on the soft cycle, in cold water; some quilts have blended patches that enhance its character.

Group : EMC, Kolkata, India

EMC is an initiative where young women from the slums of Kolkata, India receive training and job opportunities. As well as theory and practical skills in tailoring and paper craft work, the women are taught English, business skills and values for life.

For more on the work of EMC and the culture of the sari click here

Creation

The best used saris are purchased from a central market and brought to EMS. There they are cut to size and the front and back patterns are chosen to compliment. From there 3 other layers of saris are quilted inside with the traditional running stitch of Bengal, the Katha (or kantha).

They are great as a summer quilt or as an extra layer of warmth for winter. Each one is unique, beautiful, eco-friendly and fair trade which draws you into knowing your choice has benefited others in more ways than you know.  They are certainly a considered ethical wedding gift that will last the distance.

Impact on poverty

Most of the sari blankets are created in the homes of women who have come out of tough places such as prostitution and drug addiction. The personal, spiritual and practical training EMC offers these ladies is a massive leg up into a dignified life. Working from home allows them to be flexible with their home duties but still bring an income into their households.

Let's not forget the on-seller of this sari who has been in such a position as to need to sell their own clothing! That state is something to be contemplated!

...and for you...

If your sari could talk to you about the life it has seen what a tale it would tell!  You receive the blessing of the wonderfully smooth, almost luxurious feeling cotton, triple quilted throw for your home. It will keep you warm on a cold day or when you need to feel snug after a hard day. The satisfaction of knowing this very practical item has not cost the earth or its inhabitants is comforting. The maker has been empowered to rise to a new level of life and that comes through your intentional, thoughtful fair trade purchase. As an ethical gift it can't go wrong!

Impact on the planet

One less thing manufactured from raw materials can only be good for this world! One less thing in landfill or polluting a street is even better.