Large Beaded Stars - Handmade Fair Trade Products

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Large Beaded Stars
[India]

$7.50

These richly colored ornaments are hand-made by an artisan cooperative in India. The exquisite bead-work and rich burgundy, silver and red colors are sure to dress up your holidays.

Dimensions:
5" wide
5" tall

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Fair Trade. Handmade in India by Tara Projects.

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Tara Projects, India

Shaista making sequined coin purses

Since the early 1970’s Tara Projects has been providing support services to the production and marketing of handicrafts on Fair Trade principles, while addressing community development needs of economically disadvantaged crafts persons. Tara Projects funds and maintains a number of non-formal schools and training centeres along with several adult literacy centers. They also spearhead campaigns against child labor, illiteracy, unfair trade practices, AIDS, and women’s issues.

Artisan story – Shaista
Shaista was born into an orthodox Muslim family in Old Delhi, India. This traditional community is ultra-conservative and it was difficult for her to find work without discrimination. With the help of two of her siblings she started a self-help group and began working on handicrafts for Tara Projects. Gradually, under the leadership of Shaista, their social, economic, educational, and cultural standards have improved, and there are now 25 women in the group. Everyone is receiving wages in accordance with their experience and skill level. The workers all have health care and work in a clean, well-ventilated facility. “We can live the life we want, without cultural restraints. We feel empowered, like there’s nothing we can’t do.”

Read more about Tara Projects at www.taraprojects.com.

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Large Beaded Stars[India]

$7.50

Fair Trade. Handmade in India by Tara Projects.

Large Beaded Stars
[India]