Tea Towels - Sunflowers
Created by Sewing Seeds for Hope
19.5" x 30" tea towel
About
After years of war, a determined group of Afghan women now resettled in New England have banded together to help their families succeed by creating and selling an array of unique, handsewn products.
Empowering Afghan Women, One Stitch at a Time.
In the chaos that was Afghanistan in August of 2021, a large number of families who had supported the United States during the war were evacuated. Many were resettled in New England and began the difficult process of rebuilding their lives in a new and unfamiliar country.
Sewing Seeds for Hope is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization helping Afghan women achieve self-sufficiency. These women come from vastly different backgrounds yet share a strong desire to see their families, especially their children, succeed in their new home.
In addition to learning a new language and culture, the women are developing strong business and leadership skills by using their talents to create and sell a variety of beautiful handmade products, including pillows, cosmetic bags, and aprons, to name just a few.
Since launching with three artisans, Sewing Seeds for Hope has added five more skilled seamstresses. The goal is to continually expand, enabling this organization to assist as many families as possible.
Website: Sewing Seeds
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The Trustees take great care in choosing the products we sell. Our goal is to curate a thoughtful selection of merchandise that easily allows you to be a conscientious consumer. Therefore, our brands and makers must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Women/LGBTQ+/BIPOC/AAPI-Owned
- Made in New England
- Made in USA
- Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Materials
- Artisan/Small-Batch
- Organic/Sustainably Grown
- Ethically Manufactured
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