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Modern Victorian Embroidered Ornament

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your holiday decor! Intricate beading and attention to detail abound in this striking velvet 3D ornament. Scalloped edges are outlined with gold cord and the floral design is stitched with zari, a traditional gold thread from South Asia. This stunning, ornately styled piece is a Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted by artisans with Asha Handicrafts Association. Sanskrit for "hope," Asha provides opportunities for artisans in and around Mumbai, India.

HANDCRAFTED IN INDIA

  • Materials: 100% Velvet Fabric
  • Measures: 4" approximate diameter
  • Colors: Grayish-Green, gold and red

SKU: 6898510

THE MAKERS

A fair trade organization, Asha represents more than 6,500 artisans in 10 states of India. The association’s name, meaning "hope" in Sanskrit, represents its goal to sustain the marketing ability of individual and family–based artisans. A not–for–profit organization, Asha works to ensure that benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves. Asha promotes sustainability and helps eliminate producer debt through direct purchases and advance payments. Producer benefits include educational assistance for children, medical checkups and treatment, a health center at Saharanpur, savings programs for artisans and spouses, nonformal education projects and relief–related social projects. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Asha since 1976.
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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