West Bengal Artisans: Jute Expressions

The artisans who make our Jute expressions bags are located in the West Bengal region of India. They belong to a nonprofit organization that works to better the standing of women, children, marginalized castes, the mentally and physically handicapped and the disadvantaged. Specializing in jute products, this group works with over 500 artisans living under the poverty line, most of who are women. These artisans get the jute from jute mills, which exist specifically to serve artisans who make jute products.
With the help of Fair Trade, this group can now sponsor welfare projects in both the urban and rural areas of this region. These projects include a short stay home for women and girls, a nursing home for the elderly, a vocational training center and production unit for physically handicapped, English and computer education, and micro-financing.

Expressions Jute Bags
These messenger-style bags have inspirational messages printed on the front flap. There are three different messages on three different colors:
1) Green Expressions Bag – “Recycle, reuse, reduce”
2) Brown Expressions Bag – “BE yourself”
3) Gray Expressions Bag – “I AM FAIR TRADE”
Each...
Assorted Jute Shoppers
This set of 4 shopper bags comes in red, olive, golden, and blue colors. They are made out of jute, a very durable and sustainable material. Screen printed in white on the front is the tree of life symbol while a Fair Trade "barcode" design is on the...
"Fragile" Pencil Case
This pencil case is screen-printed with travel stamp themed designs. Whether you need organization space for pencils and pens or a pouch for small travel accessories, this bag is useful all around.
- Made of jute
- 8" x 4"
- Min. Order...












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