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Nothing brings us joy like knowing that artisans have been paid fair wages in safe working conditions. The Joy Earrings are handcrafted in Nepal by artisans working with Nepal Knotcraft Centre. Taking inspiration from Nepal's rich natural and cultural beauty and building on traditional skills, the Centre provides training and employment to women from across the country.
HANDCRAFTED IN NEPAL
SKU: 5907500
THE MAKERS
Nepal Knotcraft Center trains, employs and empowers socially and economically underprivileged women in Nepal, giving them opportunities to earn an income and support their schooling. The organization started by training women in macramé knotcraft. Over the years, their product line evolved to include Dhaka weave textiles, cornhusk dolls, bamboo baskets and other natural fiber products, many drawing on local designs and traditions. With a product line made from mostly recycled and indigenous materials, Nepal Knotcraft Center’s products occupy a unique niche in the marketplace. The center runs a savings program for employees, and artisans receive bonuses when orders are sufficient. Literacy classes are offered to help empower the women. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Nepal Knotcraft Center since 1988
Tenthousandvillages.com