Handcrafted reclaimed sari earrings, copper leaf earrings

Repurposed sari cloth is combined with handcrafted copper leaves for a fun and pretty look.

Description: High quality handmade earrings built from locally sourced materials in Bangladesh. Our NGO partner, Basha Enterprises, provides a sustainable livelihood for woman at risk and survivors of trafficking in and around Dhaka. Each pair of earrings sold has a unique colour and print combination, meticulously handcrafted out of a traditional Bengali sari and complemented by copper wire.

Each pair of earrings comes with a card signed by its maker, and wrapped in an eco-friendly fabric envelope, which was also made in Bangladesh.

Materials: Copper with recycled sari cloth

Size: Approximately 7.5 cm

Care: Dissolve 2 tsp baking soda and 4 tsp white vinegar in a small bowl of warm water. Soak for up to five minutes, rinse and pat dry.

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.