This is my third post about
MarketPlace: Handwork of India, a company that's working hard to bring about real change in women's lives.
MarketPlace has a long history of helping low-income women run their own artisan businesses, and support their families. Here's an excerpt from their Mission Statement:
MarketPlace: Handwork of India is an innovative fair trade, not-for-profit organization which combines the experience of running a business with a variety of support programs designed to effect real, meaningful, and lasting change in the lives of low-income women in India. We work with 480 artisans who are organized into 14 independent co-operatives which produce high-quality women's apparel and home decor. Being in charge of their own businesses, the women learn valuable skills and are able to earn a living and support their families.
And also: their clothing and home decor items are truly original, beautiful, and reasonably priced. So, a big
win when we shop there.
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Beautiful, colorful pillows, curtains and more. |
MarketPlace invited me to sample one of their new pieces for Spring/Summer, and I chose this reversible
wrap skirt. It's got pockets and a generous wrap, so no unexpected flashing. I've loved this style since a was in college, and had quite a collection of cotton wraps back then.
I think the skirt will look fab with all different color tees for summer. For the office I chose a simple black top from
GAP, a thrifted pendant, and my ever-cool
Cydwoq booties. The print on the booties is a perfect contrast with the skirt!
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The print looks like a dove of peace. |
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Could the booties be more perfect with this skirt? |
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A peek at the reverse side. Oops, booties are unzipped. |
Please have a look at MarketPlace's new
catalog and see if anything there tickles you. And have a terrific Tuesday, and stay fabulous,
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