Handwoven Fair Trade Tallit and Bag – Open Weave Golden Thread
$220.00
This fair trade tallit and matching bag are hand-woven by Maya artisans in the highlands of Guatemala. The tallit is woven in an open weave for a sheer and lightweight effect. Golden thread is used to decorate the atarah and the stripe. Fringe on the tallis is hand-tied. By purchasing this tallit, you are helping community development happen through the economic development of women, who otherwise have limited ways to participate and contribute to the economic health of their communities. A beautiful mitzvah to inspire and enhance your prayer experience.
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Materials: Handwoven 100% cotton
Size: 22″ x 72″
Hand wash cold water and line dry
Fair Trade
Meet the Artist: Lila Carmen Osario
Lila, a skilled weaver, is the founder of the Tzanjuyu MayaWorks group in Guatemala. MayaWorks believes that community development happens through economic development of women. MayaWorks is a nonprofit social venture that empowers indigenous women of Guatemala to achieve economic security by providing markets for their handcrafted products, access to microcredit loans and expanded educational opportunities.
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