Block-printed organic cotton placemats (set of 2)

Spice up your table with these unique block-printed organic canvas placemats. The fabric is block-printed by hand using 2 complimentary stamps that form a decorative floral pattern across the surface. Each mat was lovingly printed by hand and then stitched by a group of talented artisan women in Jaipur, India.

Each purchase is for a set of 2 placemats of the print/colour/pattern shown in the images for this listing.

PRODUCT DETAILS
Dimensions: Approximately 19 inches x 13 inches (approx 48 cm x 33 cm)

Colours: Dark blue and pale pink natural inks

Materials: 1 layer of organic cotton canvas, handwoven, block-printed by hand

Care: Gently hand wash in cold water. Hang or lay flat to air dry.

By purchasing this item, you are helping to empower and provide ongoing employment income for the women who make these handmade products. The demand for Shakti.ism’s products provides these women with dignified employment, a living wage, hope and opportunities for their children. Together we can provide alternative options for disadvantaged women with the aim to lift them out of poverty and help them to become self-sustaining and independent.

Source: Shakti.ism

Shakti.ism is a British brand that gives Indian Sarees a second life by reusing them into beautiful new items in social workshops in India and Bangladesh.

Fair trade: Shakti.ism is a social enterprise operating in India and Bangladesh. Employees are paid a fair wage as well as additional health and wellness benefits. Shakti.ism regularly visits the locations and consults with their employees.

Environmentally friendly: The items are made from old Indian Sarees that are given a second life by Shakti.ism. For example, many sarees are donated. Local donations are generally from poorer people who donate sarees in exchange for other necessities of life. Or they sell it to Shakti.ism at a low price so that they can use this money to buy basic necessities. Shakti.ism can then save the second-hand fabric from being thrown away and reuse it. Saris can also be donated in Europe so that they can be reused.

Good cause: Shakti.ism works with women who are at risk of being affected by gender-based violence. At Shaktiism these women are given the opportunity to earn their own money fairly in a pleasant environment.