Kitchen towels. They’re a relatively quick sewing project, perfect for beginning and intermediate seamstresses so we often give this project to new artisans. And they’re fun to create because they’re also a staple of every kitchen. Drying your hands, mopping up spills, covering fresh baked bread – a kitchen towel is used in a myriad of …
Through our research and study of poverty, we’ve come to see that the best way to fight poverty is to provide dignity affirming work. Hand-out charity is only of limited good. But opportunities to earn? Those make the real difference. That’s why we actively recruit fair trade brand ambassadors for our products. Our business started …
Have you noticed that social justice t-shirts have become a frontline tool for making the world a better place? From non-profits to social enterprises, shirts that support a cause have become a thing. There’s probably good reason for that. Everyone (mostly) wears t-shirts. For organizations and businesses, this is a product that has low overhead to …
One of our top selling items on the Persona Grata Etsy store is our collection of Carpet Bags! Our first released collection was a globe spanning affair. An individual in the United States donated a large amount of upholstery textiles to a sewing collective in Burundi. The ladies in that group designed and sewed up …
We’ve launched a new product line: Henna Inspired Headbands. These lovely head ties are sewn and embroidered by one of our artisans from Afghanistan. She does amazing embroidery work and we’re so excited to showcase her talent!These boho head ties are about more than just ethical fashion. The design tells a part of a beautiful Jesus story, …
How often do you eat rice? Our refugee seamstresses from Myanmar love rice. Lots of rice. In fact, in Myanmar where many of our ladies are from, rice is the staple of breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Check out this awesome Burmese Fried Rice recipe.) That’s why they buy rice in large quantities in up to 20lb …
Heads up: Persona Grata Goods will have a booth at the Starving Artist Market, located at the Charlotte Art League on February 12th, from 12-5. Come join us! We’ll have African Print cowl scarves, Upcycled rice bag purses made by refugee ladies, Boho crochet earrings from an Afghani artisan…and more!
Wallets are a necessity. Don’t believe me? Try finding your credit card at the maternity store when your purse is full of the miscellaneous stuff that moms somehow accumulate during the day. I’d just had it in my hand, stuck it back in my purse (note, NOT in the wallet) and now, it appeared as …
Tis the season for holiday parties! But why attend with the same old, same old jewelry? Take a look at this collection of globally inspired jewelry on our latest Pinterest inspiration board. Jewelry is such a great way to personalize an outfit and showcase your personality. For example, I love to wear necklaces that have …
