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Kantha Stitched Stars Card

Handcrafted in Bangladesh

Availability:
in stock
SKU 6604720

Kantha Stitched Stars Card

Handcrafted in Bangladesh

Availability:
in stock
SKU 6604720

Item Status: ACTIVE
Item Date: 2024-08-01
UPC Code: 732919549065
STORY

Send the brightest of holiday greetings with this card that blends traditional and festive elements! Kantha is a type of embroidery craft originating in Bangladesh and eastern regions of India. This design features three five-point and two 10-point recycled sari kantha stars stitched onto a dark blue paper background. A striking composition that evokes the brightly lit night sky on the night the Holy Family journeyed to Bethlehem. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive ethically handcrafted in Bangladesh by environmentalist artisans with Prokritee, an organization that provides jobs and skills training for women in under-resourced communities.

DETAILS
  • Materials: Jute and cotton papers, upcycled sari
  • Measures: 5.5" Square
  • Colors: Dark blue, yellows, golds, silvers, pale blue, white
  • Notes: Ten Thousand Villages logo printed on back, extra postage required

ABOUT THE ARTISAN
Prokritee
BANGLADESH
Prokritee (meaning "nature" in Bengali) manages several handicraft enterprises and helps other groups sell their products in local and fo...
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