Building on the simple idea of a cow's
bell, artisans in northern India use recycled iron to create the frame
of this architectural wind chime, accented with brass bells and colorful
glass beads. Suspend or hang from the wall, for use indoors or out.
frame: 20"L x 15 1/2"W. Chain: 7"L. Origin- India
Asha Handicrafts has been a leading fair trade organization in India
for over 40 years. Asha, which in Sanskrit means 'hope", is a non-profit
organization that was started in 1975 with the mandate to Trade, Train
& Transform.
Committed to the values of
preserving the diverse craft traditions of India and ensuring a fair
wage for artisans, Asha's model is to do business in a way that
transforms lives. Today, Asha is impacting the lives of hundreds of
artisans, working with more than fifty cooperatives and family workshops
throughout India.
In addition to providing
needed income through the sales of handcraft products, Asha is committed
to the overall well being of artisans. Asha welfare workers work
closely with artisans and their families to provide medical care,
educational assistance for children, and to improve the living and
working conditions of the artisans. Other benefits include interest-free
loans, training, and advances to purchase raw materials.
Asha's
products represent the rich diversity of handcraft traditions in India
and include silk, stone, wood, jewelry, textiles, paper maché and brass
products, all of exceptional quality.
