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Sweetie Lavender Sachet - Set of Two
Sweetie Lavender Sachet - Set of Two

The calming scent of lavender with clarifying properties is beautifully contained in these handsewn lavender sachets. Tuck it in a drawer, a gym bag, in the car, or under a pillow to usher in a moment of sweet-scented peace. Handcrafted by artisans with MESH, a nonprofit in India that employs people with leprosy and other disabilities, makers who are often excluded from the mainstream job market.

HANDCRAFTED IN INDIA

  • Materials: 100% cotton exterior, filled with 65% rice, 35% lavender
  • Measures: 3"L x 3"W x 0.3"D
  • Care: Keep in a cool, dry place. Dust off as needed.
  • Colors: Cream, light brown
  • Notes: Short hanging loop on each sachet
  • Handcrafted in India

SKU: 6806270

THE MAKERS

MESH (Maximizing Employment to Serve the Handicapped) is a nonprofit organization that works with people with disabilities, many of whom are former leprosy patients. MESH provides training, marketing and exporting for numerous member groups. Increasingly, they are hiring people with disabilities to give administrative leadership. MESH works with leprosy colonies and rehabilitation workshops in villages all over India, ensuring fair wages. Established in the 1970s and registered in 1981, MESH was founded to provide opportunities for disabled people and their dependents, especially those affected by leprosy. Their goal is self-sufficiency for artisans. MESH is a fair trade company that exports products to fair trade organizations around the world. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from MESH since 1999.
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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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