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Flax Cat Eye Pillow
Flax Cat Eye Pillow
The soft, patchwork cotton "cat" applies a gentle, soothing weight when placed over the eyes-perfect after yoga, to relieve eye stress or for a late-afternoon nap. The pillow, which is stuffed with flax seed, can be heated in the microwave. The clothing can be removed for washing. Using a microwave with a turntable, heat the pillow for 20 seconds, redistribute seeds and heat again in 20-second intervals until comfortably warm.

HANDCRAFTED IN NEPAL

  • Cotton, flax seed
  • Outside cloth removable for washing
  • 10Lx3W inches
  • Made in Nepal

SKU: 5909090

THE MAKERS

Mahaguthi markets the handicrafts of more than 1,000 Nepali artisans working in 150 workshops. Most of the artisans are from remote and mountainous areas; among them 85 percent are women who use traditional craft skills while working in their own home. Mahaguthi focus is to promote the well-being of artisans, to provide employment and to embrace and promote the principles of fair trade. Artisans receive medical and education allowances, paid leave and maternity leave. Mahaguthi parent organization was founded in 1926 with the objective of making the poor self-reliant. The founder was exiled to India and worked with Mahatma Gandhi before returning to Nepal to do rehabilitation work with women and their children. Mahaguthi began marketing crafts in 1984 to support a program for destitute women and children. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Mahaguthi since 2000.
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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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