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Waterfall Painted Scarf
Imagine the ripple of water in a stream, translated to a gorgeous hand-painted silk scarf. Painted silk scarf in peacock colors captures the beauty and peace of a rippling stream.

HANDCRAFTED IN INDIA

  • Silk
  • 62Lx19W inches
  • Made in India

SKU: 6844350

THE MAKERS

MKS Export Ltd., a nonprofit organization, was established to create a market for small artisan groups in India, to offer a fair price for their products and to ensure that the artisans can obtain raw materials at a reasonable price. MKS works with a variety of artisan groups that create silk, leather, stone, wood and brass products. MKS helps artisans develop skills and become self-reliant. MKS social commitments include medical aid, education, loans and financial aid. MKS was founded in 1994. MKS uses guidelines established by the International Fair Trade Association to assess their operations and artisan groups. MKS reports a significant increase in artisans’ awareness of the fair trade movement and their commitment to product development. MKS encourages environmentally friendly technology. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from MKS since 1995.
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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