I have bought 3 of these slings. Two for myself and one as a gift which my daughter loved! They are well made and very nice details and artwork pattern. They are being made by Women who used to not be allowed to weave! Let's support these artisans!
This bag is so well made and the colors are vibrant and beautiful. It can be used as a purse or a tote bage for notebooks, important papers and such. I am very pleased with my purchase of this bag. Thank you for your wonderful workmanship.
My 91-year-old friend received it for her birthday. She couldn't stop talking about it, and even when her granddaughter came to visit, she cleverly hid it.
I said, don't worry, I know where we can get another one.
Thank you for this very wonderful gift.
UMBVS successfully changed the centuries' old tradition that forbade women from working on the loom, thus offering them an opportunity to learn to weave.
Like most women in weaving communities, Pappu Devi was only allowed to assist her husband as he wove. She got the yarn ready and generally helped... read more
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