This 100% Hand-woven cotton "Carthage" pillow is embroidered with striking designs in black wool and finished with petite tassels.
Each pillow is watchfully spun, woven and embroidered by a small mother-daughter led group of women in Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis. Ethically crafted in Tunisia.
Pillow insert: made from non-allergenic polyester micro-fiber and the outer lining is high thread count cotton.
Care: Hand-wash only.
Color: Natural with black wool
Size: 18" x 18"
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This fair trade home and lifestyle brand have had long-term partnerships with talented artisans in India, Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Kenya who work in women-led small businesses. By developing healthy, sustainable, and profitable partnerships, they are able to bring artisanal handcrafted pieces to a global market. These artisans create beautifully unique natural fiber handspun and hand-woven textiles and baskets.
Handcrafted with skillful hands and careful attention, each piece has unique qualities in natural texture, softness, and color. They are committed to providing high-quality jobs to their suppliers as well as unique products for their customers.
By creating a sustainable niche for these artisans, they help to ensure their craft supports the health, education, and economic stability of their families. They believe that conscious consumerism — in which the act of buying is also one of giving — is a powerful way to effect change.
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Impact:
- Fair Trade
- Supports Artisans
- Fair Wage
- Eco-Friendly
- Socio-Economic
- Creates Jobs
- Creates Employment
- Prevents Poverty