$16.95
This Jute Bag is made by women in Kolkata, India who have been rescued from prostitution. The women have been trained and employed by our partner organization, Freeset. Instead of selling their bodies, the women now make beautiful bags and are given the opportunity to rise above their circumstances. They are given a fair wage, benefits, savings plan, education, and childcare. As you purchase this Jute Bag, you are becoming a part of their story of freedom.
Size: 10" x 10" x 3"
Deep internal pocket with cotton lining and zipper closure
Long shoulder straps / handles
All bags are made of jute, a natural fiber that is eco-friendly.
About India
Population 1,113 Million
GDP per Capita $3,800
Population Living in Poverty 25%
A mystcal country where poverty and glamour intermingle. The sacred cows get the right of way even in central New Dehli, where chaos already seems to reign supreme. India is a nation of rich and poor, were technical advancement has been a path to advancement, yet a large portion of the population still live in absolute poverty. The arts and crafts of India reflects the rich tradition and spirtitual history, through colorful art and bead work.
Shipping and handling is $6 in the US and $10 everywhere else if ordered alone and $3 each if ordered with another item with equal or greater shipping charges.