Silk Taffeta Embroidered Tote

Traditional embroidery meets elegance on our Red Silk Taffeta Embroidered Tote, sales of which help bring stable incomes for Vietnamese families. 12½”W x 12″H x 5″D with a 9½” strap drop. Vietnam. CraftBeauty, a Gaiam fair trade partner, is helping Vietnamese men and women from two extremely marginalized groups gain self-confidence and retain their dignity. Working primarily with displaced rural farm workers and the disabled, this unique organization provides life-changing training in tailoring skills and fair trade principles. In addition to vocational education, CraftBeauty workers gain the emotional and housing support they need to start a new life and participate in Vietnam’s growing economy. Each CraftBeauty fair trade purse, tote and meditation cushion is beautifully crafted from intricately embroidered handmade fabrics from Vietnam’s famed silk-producing Ha Dong province.
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