by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 5 min. Filomena and the women of her village are weaving a heritage of hope in Guatemala. Together, they handcraft traditional kimonos, using ancient Mayan jaspé dyeing and weaving techniques. Together, they’re empowering their families out of...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
This Fair-Trade Tale Has a Fairy-Tale Ending – (Read Time: 3 min.) Once Upon a Time in India Once upon a time in India, two young aspiring designers went to school to pursue their passion for fashion and Artisan traditions. Over the years, they developed a...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
In small villages on the outskirts of Jaipur, Artisans in India continue to pass down the ancient art of block printing to the next generation. – (Read Time: 5 min.) The Ancient Art of Block Printing In large fire-heated kettles, villagers boil onions, tree...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good
Giving Women in India Voice, Choice, & Dignity – (Read Time: 5 min.) Mosmeen’s Story of Hope Surrounded by her fellow Artisans in a small private workshop in India, Mosmeen smiles as she braids the turquoise cotton cording and threads the delicate...
