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. It continues to attract landless laborers who come searching for work. Artisans of St. Mary's create embroidery in the tradition of the Kathiawadis, a craft more than a thousand years old. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from St. Mary's since 1987.The artisans of St. Mary's share in decision-making and project responsibilities. The organization runs a dispensary and maternity clinic that caters to the poor and marginalized women in the area. It also runs health programs, a savings program, sewing education and children's education programs.
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Wonderful World Wall Hanging
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Dream Tree Wall Hanging
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Embroidered Stuffed Dog
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Bodhi Tree Wall Hanging
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Embroidered Stuffed Cat
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Cotton Bunny Doll (Boy)
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Vining Flowers Tablecloth
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Prerak Sunshine Hand Embroidered Wall Art
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Adorned Christmas Tree Embroidered Ornament
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White Christmas Embroidered Ornament
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Kothari Embroidered Mandala Wall Hanging
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Aamani Floral Embroidered Napkin
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