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They are expert and widely respected for their dyeing skills using natural materials, protecting both their own health and that of their environment. Panmai is a member of The ThaiCraft Association, which is a member of World Fair Trade Organization, the global network of Fair Trade Organizations. You can find handwoven Panmai silk scarves and shawls in our Online Shop. Prae Pan Group has 70 active members in 7 villages in Khon Kaen province in Northeast Thailand. They are highly skilled at supplementary weft weaving and the natural dyeing of cotton, and they weave silk as well. Prae Pan, like Panmai, has been operating for 20 years and is proud to be entirely villager-run and self-sufficient. All of Prae Pan's silks are organically created.
Prae Pan is a member of The ThaiCraft Association, which is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization. You can find handwoven Prae Pan silk scarves in our Online Shop.
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provide training for various skill levels, in weaving, dyeing and
tailoring for women from rural areas who are disadvantaged, poor and/or
who have a disability Initially funded by Japanese and other development organizations, they now rely on income from the sale of products made by trainees and staff (past trainees) and from tour activities at the Centre. Read about our Weavers Helping Weavers fundraising efforts to train 2 young women at the Houey Hong Centre! You can find shoulder bags (some of which we designed) in our Online Shop.
Mulberries is the market brand of the Lao Sericulture Co., a not-for-profit organization that is accredited by the World Fair Trade Organization. Its goal is to strengthen the position of women in Laos by providing them with dependable incomes and to preserve their sophisticated weaving and natural dyeing techniques. Women are further trained to bring diverse skills and environmental sustainability to the complex cycle of silk production with extraordinary results. Founder Kommaly Chantavong was a nominee for 1000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize 2005 for her work on this important project that is recognized for its poverty alleviation, cultural preservation and peace building. You can find Mulberries silk scarves and wall hangings in our Online Shop.
Fai Gaem Mai is a member of The ThaiCraft Association, which is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization. You can find Eri and mulberry silk scarves, created by the Pad Naa Sawan village women's weaving group, in our Online Shop. |
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