Hand block printed scarf, Indian cotton

Brighten your outfit on a chilly day with a gorgeous natural block-printed Indian cotton scarf. Meticulously printed using natural inks before being stitched together, each scarf is uniquely beautiful. Because of its versatility, your stunning scarf will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer.

All of the scarves from this collection have been custom-made by hand for Shakti.ism in Jaipur, India.

MATERIAL
Hand printed and sewn Indian cotton and natural inks, block printed by hand with a gorgeous traditional floral repeating pattern

DIMENSIONS
Approximately 182 x 66 cm when laid flat (approx. 72 x 26 in)

CARE
Dry cleaning is recommended to maintain the colour and texture of your handmade cotton product

By purchasing this item, you are helping to empower and provide ongoing employment income for the women who make these handmade products. The demand for Shakti.ism’s products provides these women with dignified employment, a living wage, hope and opportunities for their children. Together we can provide alternative options for disadvantaged women with the aim to lift them out of poverty and help them to become self-sustaining and independent.

Materials: natural inks, handwoven cotton scarf.

Source: Shakti.ism

Shakti.ism is a British brand that gives Indian Sarees a second life by reusing them into beautiful new items in social workshops in India and Bangladesh.

Fair trade: Shakti.ism is a social enterprise operating in India and Bangladesh. Employees are paid a fair wage as well as additional health and wellness benefits. Shakti.ism regularly visits the locations and consults with their employees.

Environmentally friendly: The items are made from old Indian Sarees that are given a second life by Shakti.ism. For example, many sarees are donated. Local donations are generally from poorer people who donate sarees in exchange for other necessities of life. Or they sell it to Shakti.ism at a low price so that they can use this money to buy basic necessities. Shakti.ism can then save the second-hand fabric from being thrown away and reuse it. Saris can also be donated in Europe so that they can be reused.

Good cause: Shakti.ism works with women who are at risk of being affected by gender-based violence. At Shaktiism these women are given the opportunity to earn their own money fairly in a pleasant environment.