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.
The Upcycled Sari Apron is perfect for cooking in your eco-friendly kitchen! Handcrafted from cotton sari fabric that has been diverted from a landfill, this reversible apron is made by artisans working with our fair trade partner Prokritee. The income women earn through employment with Prokritee helps them secure proper housing, adequate food and education for their children.
HANDCRAFTED IN BANGLADESH
SKU: 6607900
THE MAKERS
This women-led enterprise is dedicated to creating safe, sustainable jobs for women in rural Bangladesh who seek to improve their livelihood. With the goal of self-reliance, Prokritee uses handcraft skills to transform low-income communities into ones that grow generational prosperity. Prokritee means “nature” in Bengali. They are expert environmentalists, keeping waste out of landfills and waterways by using renewable materials and methods including recycled sari fabric, eco-friendly dyes, and their award-winning tree-free water hyacinth paper.
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