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Against a background of stark black, colorful stripes and geometric patterns are diligently incorporated into the body of this sling bag. UMBVS Desert Weavers of India present this easy going bag as part of an effort to promote the welfare of local artisans in the Thar desert of Rajasthan. They weave the bag by hand from cotton on a traditional loom adding geometric patterns in bright colors using a traditional extra weft technique giving it an embroidered look. A zipper pocket on the front offers additional space for storing small items.
You can find our cotton sling bag 'Geometric Pattu' by Desert Weavers of India in handbags categories such as Hand Woven Handbags, Geometric Handbags, Travel Friendly Handbags, Cotton Handbags and Slings Handbags. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Job Creator
In 1991 UMBVS, the Development Committee of Desert Weavers, was a self-help group. Today it is a successful association of traditional weavers in the Jodphur area that provides training and market access for hundreds of artisans.
Caring for Children
UMBVS is an NGO of traditional weavers. Since 1991, they have empowered hundreds of traditional artisans to earn an income from their craft, enabling them to care for themselves, their families and their children.
The Desert Weavers of India group successfully changed the centuries' old tradition that forbade women from working on the loom, thus offering them an opportunity to learn to weave.
"We dream of a just and egalitarian social order in which there is space for everyone, especially the weakest and the most deflected, so they can... read more