St. Mary's Mahila Shikshan Kendra
Ahmedabad, India
St Mary's Mahila Shikshan Kendra is a women's handicraft organization run by the Dominican Sisters in Gomtipur, Ahmedabad. This area of Ahmedabad, once known for its textile mills, suffered much unemployment since global competition closed the mills in the 1980s. It continues to attract landless laborers who come searching for work. Artisans of St. Mary's create embroidery in the tradition of the Kathiawadis, a craft more than a thousand years old. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from St. Mary's since 1987.The artisans of St. Mary's share in decision-making and project responsibilities. The organization runs a dispensary and maternity clinic that caters to the poor and marginalized women in the area. It also runs health programs, a savings program, sewing education and children's education programs.
St. Mary's Mahila Shikshan Kendra
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Embroidered Stuffed Dog
SKU: 6833050
Handcrafted in IndiaFor the dog lover with an eye for artistic detail this hand-embroidered pup is sure to please. Founded by the Dominican Sisters following the closu...
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Wonderful World Wall Hanging
SKU: 6833510
Handcrafted in IndiaIt's a wonderful world ... and colorful, too! The Wonderful World Wall Hanging is hand-embroidered by artisans with our fair trade partner St. Mary...
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Dream Tree Wall Hanging
SKU: 6833360
Handcrafted in India"Where dreams grow wild and beautiful and free." This hand-embroidered wall hanging holds a dreamlike quality. Lovingly stitched by the artisans ...
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Embroidered Flower Napkin
SKU: 6891980
Handcrafted in IndiaTasteful hand embroidery graces this lovely napkin with bright flower emblems.
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