Eden Oilcloth Pouch
Eden Oilcloth Pouch
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SKU: SKU: SK-87603
The perfect pouch that's pretty and nearly indestructible! Colorful, durable and waterproof, our oilcloth bags are designed and made in Mexico, in the border town of Palomas by women who sew to support themselves and their families. Great for your cosmetics, art supplies, school supplies, or anything else you need to tote along for your day.
Palomas Oilcloth designs is a fair trade business fostered by Border partners, a nonprofit organization providing assistance to low-income families living in border town communities on the Mexican/US border.
- Oilcloth
- Zippered closure
- Approximately 10" W x 6" H (25.4 x 15.2 cm)
- Handmade in and fairly traded from Mexico
Artisan Information
Artisan Information
With help from Border Partners, a nonprofit organization working in their community to develop economic opportunities, the women who make up Palomas Oilcloth Designs started their own coop business in early 2009 in Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico. They learned the necessary skills like accounting, marketing and purchasing of supplies.
The Palomas artisans make bags, aprons and tablecloths out of oilcloth printed with traditional Mexican designs of bright colored flowers and fruits. The designs are sunny and appealing. There are cherries, apples, watermelons, pineapples, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers with a retro look, as the same designs have been used on tablecloths in Mexico for decades.
Each of the artisans is able to work ten hours a week and make enough to provide for their families. Some of them also have a second job, take care of family or work promoting Border Partners. They mostly supplement their families’ income in a town where there is a lot of hunger and unemployment.
Supplier Information
Supplier Information
By shopping the Global Girlfriend collection, you are making a difference in women’s lives across the globe. Global Girlfriend is focused on striving for gender equality and empowerment, and the importance of women providing for themselves and their families. By supporting jobs that guarantee fair wages by fair trade, women are able to proudly contribute to their families, encouraging their communities to flourish.
Shipping
Shipping
For best chance of delivery for Christmas, place orders using Priority Standard Shipping by December 18th. This product ships to the United States and international. Expedited shipping options are available for addresses within the United States, unless total order weight prohibits.
Returns
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with this product, you may return it for exchange or refund within 90 days of purchase, subject to some restrictions. Please review our full Returns & Exchanges information.