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SKU: 6833090

SKU# 6833090

Stitched in the traditional Gujarati style of embroidery, this autumn tree wall hanging incorporates shades of soft brown, gold, green and teal, and intricate mirrorwork. Made by women artisans of St. Mary’s Mahila Shikshan Kendra in Ahmedabad, India. The hand-loomed cotton cloth and the thread are both locally produced, providing vital income for these producers and their families as well.

Assorted green and tan background colors.
  • Embroidered cotton
  • Hand wash cold, line dry
  • 30Lx18W inches
  • Made in India

UPC Code: 732919432916

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St. Mary's Mahila Shikshan Kendra

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Artisan Group: St. Mary's Mahila Shikshan Kendra
Country: India

St Mary's Mahila Shikshan Kendra is a women's handicraft organization run by the Dominican Sisters in Gomtipur, Ahmedabad. This area of Ahmedabad, once known for its textile mills, suffered much unemployment since global competition closed the mills in the 1980s. Artisans of St. Mary's create mirrorwork embroidery in the tradition of the Kathiawadis, a craft more than a thousand years old.

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