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Saja Scallop Placemat

Bring handcrafted charm to the table with this floral-shaped placemat made from natural jute and recycled sari fabric. Twisted sari edging and vibrant textile details make each piece unique and beautifully one of a kind. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted in Bangladesh. Includes one placemat. Note: Sari colors and patterns vary widely. Specific colors and patterns cannot be chosen as pieces are randomly selected from available stock upon packing.

HANDCRAFTED IN BANGLADESH

  • Materials: Jute, Recycled Sari
  • Measures: 14.5"D
  • Color: Natural, Tan, Widely Varying Sari Colors + Patterns
  • Care: Gently spot clean. Lay flat to dry. Avoid moisture and direct sunlight.
  • Note: Includes one placemat

SKU: 6602230

THE MAKERS

CORR stands for Christian Organization for Relief and Rehabilitation. Corr–The Jute Works is a women’s nonprofit handicraft marketing trust and exporter of quality handicrafts. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, The Jute Works represents more than 4,000 rural women artisans in 154 workshops. The Jute Works strives to empower rural women through handicraft production, animal husbandry and small job creation projects. The group works with women regardless of caste, creed and race. It provides job training, develops leadership skills and generates awareness of the women’s plight. It promotes thrift, self–help and democratic practice among the women’s handicraft groups. Members share ownership, participate in decision-making and receive the benefits of surplus production. The Jute Works is one of Bangladesh’s largest exporter of handicrafts. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from The Jute Works since 1974.
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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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