Saidpur Enterprises comprises two groups: Action Bag Handicrafts and Eastern Screen Printers. Its Action Bag subsidiary employs women artisans who make a variety of jute products. Some have husbands who are underemployed; others are widowed. Action Bag provides literacy classes, and training on nutrition, women's legal rights, educational awareness and finance. Following the 1971 war that established Bangladesh, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) started clinics and nutrition centers in Saidpur to help address food shortages and disease. In 1976 MCC began a program to help mothers of malnourished children coming to its nutrition center. This temporary employment program became Action Bag Handicrafts, and now supports artisans selling for the fair trade export market.
Saidpur Enterprises
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Cactus Coin Purse
SKU: 6613400
Handcrafted in BangladeshCoins corralled, a mini hygiene pouch for lip balm, tissues, a small hand sanitizer, napkins, or an on-the-go crayon case with a mini pad for car r...
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Pineapple Lightning Coin Purse
SKU: 6613390
Handcrafted in BangladeshCoins corralled, a mini hygiene pouch for lip balm, tissues, a small hand sanitizer, napkins, or an on-the-go crayon case with a mini pad for car r...
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Sunset Foldover Shoulder Bag
SKU: 6613420
Handcrafted in BangladeshWith retro 70's vibes that never go out of style, sling this sunset-colored bag with fabulous tassel detail over your shoulder and head out! All yo...
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Blue Elephant Coin Purse
SKU: 6613410
Handcrafted in BangladeshCoins corralled, a mini hygiene pouch for lip balm, tissues, a small hand sanitizer, napkins, or an on-the-go crayon case with a mini pad for car r...
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Ommm Tired Sleep Mask
SKU: 6613370
Handcrafted in BangladeshGot a case of the yawns? Reach for your Ommm Tired Sleep Mask and enjoy the peace of a darkened sleepscape no matter where you are. Our tongue is i...
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Tree Poem Wall Hanging
SKU: 6613100
Handcrafted in BangladeshThis cotton wall hanging displays the poem Think Like a Tree by Karen I. Shragg. The poem reads, "Soak up the sun / Affirm life's magic / Be grace...
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Sloth Velvet Sleep Mask
SKU: 6613160
Handcrafted in BangladeshCatch some zzz's with the Sloth Velvet Sleep Mask. This sleep mask is constructed by makers working with Saidpur Enterprises in Bangladesh, which p...
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Cat Nap Velvet Sleep Mask
SKU: 6613260
Handcrafted in BangladeshTake a cue from our feline friends and have yourself a cat nap. Featuring a soft velvet backing, this sleep mask is constructed by makers working ...
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Sari Shop Slouchy Bag
SKU: 6613090
Handcrafted in BangladeshColorful patchwork patterns, innovatively pieced from recycled sari fabric. Each Sari Shop Slouchy Bag is unique. From Action Bag Handicrafts, empl...
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