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Hanging from the stove or folded on the counter, this tea towel makes the the most lovely addition to any home.
 
m a k e r + s t o r y

Each item is made by the talented women of Anchal Project, a nonprofit social enterprise that addresses the exploitation of women around the world by using design thinking to create employment opportunities, products and markets that support empowerment. Anchal means “the decorative edge of a sari used to provide comfort and protection to loved ones.”

Made by the talented women of Anchal in India, each item is signed by the artisan, herself. Each piece connects you directly to her story and journey to empowerment. While each artisan has a unique story, all are empowered through the community and opportunities that Anchal’s holistic program provides.

s p e c s

Size: 18" l x 28" w

Colors: Bone with Black Embroidery.
Materials: 1 Layer of 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton.
Care: Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry Low & Remove Promptly.

Donated by made, co.

Who is made, co?

Made officially began in the fall of 2017, though it really began when I was a little girl watching my mom support local artisans everywhere we lived and traveled. My mom always had a way of supporting just about anyone who was making anything.

Then, as I worked in Haiti in the non-profit sector (and, still do!), I got to personally see the impact social enterprises have through providing skills, jobs, and truly caring for their artisans. It was after realizing that over half of the world’s orphans still had parents who were unable to afford raising their children that I started to dig a little further into how we can be a part of creating work that opens the door for families to stay together.

The more I became exposed to the important conversation of ethical fashion, the more I dreamed of bringing something to my city —Williamsburg, Virginia. I wanted Williamsburg to have a place to purchase fair trade and ethically-made goods while getting to know the people who made what they’re buying. I wanted people to realize how connected we are and to shop in a way that honors our connectedness and celebrates the stories.

So, I bought a few of my favorite pieces from a few talented artisans I knew in Haiti, and we hosted our first pop-up at a local coffee shop. Then, we started selling online, continuing to partner with new groups who were making quality and stunning pieces, sharing their stories and inviting people to shop differently —considering the story that started before them.

It has been a journey and we are loving it. I can’t thank you enough for all the support, love, shares, orders, visits, likes, and follows. Thank you for caring about the stories of our incredible artisans and for shopping in a way that shows that people matter more.

The story matters.
xoxo,
Holly Webb