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| Yellow Evening Handbag |
£9.94 |
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| One of the most heart-warming stories that we have come across recently is the incredible work carried out by an amazing development foundation in Northern Thailand. Over many years of hardship and poverty the hill tribes of the Northern triangle region of Thailand had resorted to cutting down the rain forests to clear land to grow opium and, as their only form of income, the whole culture of these ancient peoples was degenerating into drug addiction, crime and prostitution. Under Thai Royal patronage, the foundation has created ways to halt deforestation and create alternative income and also provide realistic opportunities to preserve the hill tribes’ culture and traditions. By concentrating on developing their traditional ancient skills, and by introducing sustainable alternative crops, such as coffee and nuts, a wonderful transformation has taken place. Highland agricultural projects have replaced the cultivation of opium as an economic crop and as a result of the reforestation programme, forest cover has significantly increased. The village communities have managed to achieve a level of sustainable development such that it now fosters the harmonious co-existence of indigenous culture and the surrounding natural environment. The success of this project demonstrates that the issue is not about drugs, it is about poverty and the basic need to survive. Survival “brinkmanship” is the reality for almost one third of the world’s population; problems like the opium trade can be addressed with the support of the international community and viable economic alternatives. Lessons from this incredible success story are being studied internationally. It is now regarded by the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as one of the world’s most successful projects in sustainable alternative development. Through information sharing programmes, advice and consultation, neighbouring regions are benefiting and even delegates from projects in Afghanistan have found much that can be transferred, adopted and adapted to assist the huge opium growing problems in that region. These bags are just a small example of how these skills have been adapted to create lasting and classic designs for a contemporary market. Quality and Design Make Perfect Evening Bags These bags demonstrate how wonderfully the project described above has harnessed traditional skills to create beautiful top quality contemporary accessories. The epitome of classic elegance, these bags have been hand made with hand woven, flittery flecked material produced by village craftspeople and then, to exacting standards, hand sewn into enduring classic styles. With a removable long chain (104cm) which is hung from discreet interior loops, an interior pocket nd magnetic clasps, these bags are timeless accessories for any woman’s wardrobe. Choose between Red and Golden Yellow. Each bag comes presented in its own beautiful handmade gift box. (Box designs will vary due to their handmade nature). L27.5cm, H14cm, Strap Length 104cm. |
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| Zip-up Ladies Cardigan |
£32.50 |
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| The talented designers at ‘Madness’ have combined the best ecological materials with hip designs that flatter the figure and adore the planet! In a blend of 55% hemp with 45% organic cotton, they’re comfy, sexy and stylish too. Oxygen bleaching and reactive dyeing guarantee bright but gentle colours. Mix or match with different colours – see individual products for colour choices. All available in sizes: XS (10), S (12), M (14), L (16), XL (18). Please state size and colour when ordering. Woman’s Zipped Cardigan Fashionable and very flattering. This nicely shaped zip front cardigan has a ribbed front and cuffs and is available in Green, Orange, Black. |
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