I recently learned about a wonderful organization that helps low-income women in India learn how to run a business.
MarketPlace: Handwork of India is an innovative fair trade, not-for-profit organization that combines the experience of running a business with various support programs designed to effect real, meaningful, and lasting change in the lives of low-income women in India.
The organization works with 480 artisans organized into 14 independent co-operatives, which produce high-quality women's apparel and home decor. As they learn to be in charge of their own businesses, women learn valuable skills and earn a living and support their families. Programs offer educational and enrichment opportunities designed to help the artisans overcome personal, cultural, and financial obstacles.
In MarketPlace's comprehensive and creative organization, economic development is only the first step for these brave and resourceful women.
This beautiful jacket is from their current collection. You can see the whole catalog by clicking here.
This short video shows how the lightweight jacket looks from every angle.
