Recently came across
several mentions of the online store "Bhalo". Bhalo is a fair trade organization operating out of Bangladesh, with a mission to provide affordable, handcrafted fashion and empower the artisans as well! Look for yourself...
Gorgeous "Jamdani" print silk scarves....
Love the colors! They're perfect for summer and will transition beautifully into fall...
Love this cotton tunic.
a closer look at the fabric and embroidery.....
Little black tunic anyone? Made of 100% rajashahi silk...
Bhalo's mission statement: "Our cotton is hand loomed and hand embroidered by women in rural Bangladesh, not only giving them much needed employment and training, but providing them with simple things that we take for granted - education/childcare for their children, basic healthcare, and most of all, dignity. We oppose human exploitation and feel everyone should be given the right to fair employment terms, and given a decent price for their work. Wouldn't you expect the same?"
The ladies who make the magic happen!! :)
(In case you're wondering about the podium-- these ladies won the local "sports day" races- photos from the Bhalo
blog).
Visit them
here and
here to find out more.
