This stunning piece of art is perfect for the adventurer, inspiring wanderlust and expressing your love for cultures around the world. The Wonderful World Wall Hanging is a beautiful accent in your bedroom, living room, or part of a gallery wall - ethically handcrafted by artisans of St. Mary's Mahila Shikshan Kendra in India.
The Wonderful World Wall Hanging is hand-embroidered using the Kathiawad technique, which accents embroidery with small mirrors. Founded by the Dominican Sisters following the closure of textile mills in the area, St. Mary's provides jobs for local women and has for more than 40 years. These women's income has helped educate a generation of children, many of whom have become the first in their families to attend college. It is a beautiful, handmade work of art and a reminder of our aspirations for exploration and understanding in a diverse world.
Materials: Cotton with mirror accents
Measures: 36"W x 24"H
Colors: Navy blue with multi-colored embroidery, black backing
Care: Dust clean
Notes: Includes a 3" channel on the top edge of the back
Handmade in India
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.
