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Zardozi, an ancient form of Persian embroidery, often graced the royal court's silks, velvets and
brocades with its intricate gold and silver cross-stitch patterns.
Handmade by female artisans of Zardozi Markets for Afghan Artisans,
this non-governmental organization (NGO) in Afghanistan is committed to helping artisans find
markets for their crafts.
The organization grew from the DACAAR Sewing Center,
which coordinated income generation projects to help 3000+
Afghan families living in Pakistani refugee camps afford schooling and health care.
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Tassled Purses $44.00
This modern interpretation of Persian embroidery makes for a zippered purse with a hint of history that's just as perfect for passports as
it is for a night on the town.
Cotton thread and canvas, twisted cotton strap. 16 wide x 22" high. 22" strap.
ZDZ:BAGSHDR-CScolor.
Available in Pink (left), Burgundy (below left), Red (below right) and Purple (not shown).
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Embroidered
Money Pouch
$24.00
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Afghanistan artisans have used the notable patterns of zardozi, an ancient form of Persian embroidery,
to create a practical pouch that's just perfect for money,
pens and pencils and other small items.
Rayon thread on cotton canvas.
Sturdy cotton canvas lining. Full length zipper. 8.7" wide x 3.5" high. |
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Mirrored Shoulder Purses $38.00 each
This modern purse with miniature mirrors makes for a zippered purse
with a hint of history that's just as
perfect for adventures with your passport as it is a night on the town.
Shown from left to right are: purple, blue and red.
(Sorry - blue is out of stock.)
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Velvet Evening Bag $32.00
Our rectangular evening bag from Afghanistan taps the elegant
and the ethnic with a lozenge pattern in the classical Hazara style
set against its svelte, black velvet form. Closes with a magnetic button clasp.
About 9.5" wide x 5.5" high x 3" deep (at the bottom)
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Velvet Clutch $30.00
This great clutch from Afghanistan taps the elegant and the ethnic by setting a classical Hazara-style lozenge pattern
against time-honored black velvet. Handmade by a women's group committed to helping artisans in Afghanistan and
the refugee camps in Pakistan find markets for their crafts. 9.5" wide x 5.5" high.
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Today, Zardozi Markets for Afghan Artisans works with more than 2,500 female artisans from different parts of Afghanistan,
as well as the refugee camps in Pakistan and countless small businesses. They produce bags, purses, home decor and gift items,
and a wide range of shawls, jewelry and clothing. Zardozi's goal is to help Afghani artisans rebuild their country through
fair trade and preserve their ancient traditions.
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Chappan Cotton Shoulder Bag $30.00
Here's a cotton fashion accessory that tries to help offset the effects of war.
This stylish shoulder bag has been handmade in Afghanistan from chappan cotton with patchwork of printed rayon
in an income-generation project that enables Afghani women living in different parts of the country,
as well as the refugee camps of Pakistan, rebuild their war-torn country through fair trade.
Poly-cotton black lining with metallic button closure. 9" diameter x 13.25" high with an 18.5" strap.
Total length is 31" - 32".
Available in Black (left) or Striped (right). The bags in stock DO look like these,
with the flowered "patches" in these colors.
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