The Kings Garden Bracelet

Description

Afghan women lovingly stitch together over 1,000 tiny glass beads to make this exquisite bracelet representing King Zahir Shah’s beautiful gardens. The artisans commemorate the Late King’s life whose reign was known for peace, educational opportunities for women, and creating the first Afghan democracy with elections and a parliament.

Your purchase provides income for Afghan women so they can provide for the basic needs of their families and further their own education.

Please specify whether you would like your bracelet in 6.5", 6.75", or 7" or 7" with an extension. Thank you.

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One Artisan's Story

Shakar, like many Afghan women, has suffered much in her 27 years. At 11, she lost her father. A militant group kidnapped her brother and forced him to fight. Her sister also died of cancer, leaving 2 children behind. As a widow, her mom had trouble taking care of her and arranged her marriage at 14. She had her first child at 15. When her father-in-law died, he left 7 children behind. Shakar and her husband are financially responsible for his mother and her 7 children. With four children of their own, it is, a heavy financial responsibility. Even so, she loves all these children as her own and has persuaded her husband to wait to have the girls married until later as life can be more difficult when girls marry so young. She would like to send all of them to school, but can’t afford to at this time. Shakar also has health issues resulting from being hit by a tank as a child. Sometimes she passes out for 20 minutes at a time. In spite of her difficulties, her eyes are bright and she always has a beautiful smile on her face as she works. She is very thankful for the opportunity to work.

Added on Nov 17, 2009

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