Expanding to Gujarat

Posted August 4th, 2010 by olly

I am delighted to report that we have just returned from India and will be expanding our work to Gujarat.

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Basket-weaving in West Bengal. These women buy jute with their loans and make baskets from their households. They sell the baskets to local markets.

"Balaposh" making - a local artisan in West Bengal. This woman bought old saris and stuffing with her loan. She then makes quilts and embroids local artwork on the final product. Wholesalers come and buy her balaposh and take them to markets in Kolkata.