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Beth on Dec 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe tree skirt is beautiful and the embroidery is perfect. I’m very happy with my purchase.
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Miranda on Jul 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis embroidery is absolutely gorgeous and is truly a work of art. I can't believe I get to look at it in my home every day! Seller is attentive and very helpful. Arrived very safely and carefully packaged. An absolute gem of a shop with an amazing mission!
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Sanniah on Apr 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsNo words to describe how stunningly delicate the embroidery is. Feels like a very valuable piece.
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Padma on Apr 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful work! I totally love it. It came well packaged and was in good condition.
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trinamiller554 on Dec 17, 2020
1 out of 5 starsI still have not received this item. It was to be a very special gift for my mom.
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About TheWidowsFriend
Women in Bangladesh, victorious over their circumstances and proudly sharing their traditional art
My aunt Faith Willard and I work with women in Bangladesh, in the crowded slums of Ershad Nagor, a former refuge camp after "The Partition". Faith started working in Bangladesh in the late 70s.
These women learn a traditional Bengali stitch called Nakshi Kantha https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakshi_kantha and create colorful tapestries for pillows, bedspreads, wall hangings, and table runners. They take literacy classes and participate in medical and educational assistance for their children. They are passionate about the work, their culture, and caring for one another.
Buying an embroidery not only helps preserve this traditional art, but also helps support these wonderful women! These beautiful women, each with their own amazing story of victory, design the patterns and carefully trace them out on silk fabric.
Please join us in supporting these women.
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Jane Brooks
Owner, Social Worker
I work with Bangladesh women from the slums of Ershad Nagor. They use a traditional Bengali stitch to create colorful tapestries to support themselves and are passionate about their culture, and caring for one another.
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