Our first rice bag purses were almost entirely from donated materials and gave opportunity to show our students how even overlooked textiles in their homes can be a part of the design process.Â
Holiday Sale
Check out our discounted holiday sale items! Instead of one Black Friday sale, we’re sharing all of our “last chance” sale items. Each of these sale towels, napkins, stockings and purses has been made by refugee women in Charlotte, North Carolina as part of our vocational training program. Any purchase – even these sale items …
Food for Afghanistan
Sometimes we have to act. Our seamstresses from Afghanistan have been expressing grave concern about their family members left behind. And for good reason. According to World Vision, “Afghanistan is now facing its worst hunger crisis in living memory.” The United Nations builds on those dire words, saying: “A staggering 95 per cent of Afghans …
Summer Napkin Sale
Picnics. BBQs. Lazy breakfasts. It’s summer! And we want you to enjoy it sustainably. While prices are going up almost everywhere, we’re discounting our current napkin styles so you can get a deal this summer AND save money on paper napkin costs. All napkin sets are $4.00 off – no coupon code needed. The only …
Linen Tea Towel Collection
These lovely cotton-linen tea towels are the workhorses of the kitchen! The towels are printed using eco-friendly dyes in Durham, North Carolina and then sewn by refugee women in our studio in Charlotte, North Carolina. Each one features a hang tab in the back top corner so you can put the tea towel up to …
Winter 2021 Collections: Stockings and Purses and Ornaments
Production class has been in full swing this fall! Fatima, Mahvash and Fairbe are all still sewing with us, and we’ve been focused on expanding and refining job skills. This includes learning sewing related vocabulary, fabric pattern names (like polka dot and stripe), and reviewing colors. We’ve also had two new seamstresses join our Tuesday …
Mother’s Day 2021 Gift Sale
Mothers are so important! In fact, that’s a big reason for our sewing program – to support and encourage refugee moms who have given up more then most of us can imagine in order to keep their children safe. Sewing and conversation provides a place of community, support and income earning so that these sweet …
Valentine Day Gift Ideas
Looking for a fair trade Valentine’s day present? Here’s a round up of our products in red and pink.
Ethical Holiday Decorating Shopping Guide
The holidays are fast approaching and you’re getting the urge to decorate! Now’s the time to invest in doing good through ethical Christmas & Holiday decor.
Holiday Napkins Made Sustainably
Give your table a sustainable touch with Christmas cloth napkins from our exclusive selection.