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SKU: 5910150

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Artisans of the Kathmandu Valley who have suffered the social stigma of leprosy or HIV/AIDS reinvent their lives weaving traditional cloth known as Dhaka weave. Here the patterned cloth forms a tasteful handbag in shades of black and gray.

Traditional Nepalese Dhaka weaving is characterized by colorful geometric designs woven into plain background cloth. Using looms of wood and bamboo, artisans produce six to eight inches of fabric per day in this laborious technique. They use no charts when laying out designs. All are done from memory and are dependent on the artisans’ creative skills and planning.
  • Cotton, metal
  • 19Wx11H inches
  • Made in Nepal

UPC Code: 732919455724

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New SADLE

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Artisan Group: New SADLE
Country: Nepal

New SADLE is a not–for–profit training and employment program for artisans who have had leprosy or polio, who have other disabilities, or who are socially disadvantaged. The organization offers free medical treatment to artisans and provides handicraft skills that can lead to financially sustainable jobs.

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