Four folded fabric napkins arranged in a fan shape. The napkins feature a pattern of yellow, blue, and white stripes with abstract geometric designs. The background is plain white.
A yellow square fabric with a pattern of vertical black stripes and light-colored geometric shapes, resembling abstract pluses and dots, arranged in a grid-like pattern.
A neatly folded patterned cloth napkin with yellow and dark blue vertical stripes and white geometric designs. It has a red embroidered accent and a tag labeled Market and Equal Exchange.
A bunch of ripe bananas in a bowl is placed on a yellow and blue patterned cloth. Two green limes accompany the bananas, one inside the bowl and one outside, on the cloth. The background is plain white.
Plate with a folded yellow napkin with a geometric pattern on a matching striped tablecloth. Surrounded by a fork, knife, cherry tomatoes, bananas, and a glass of red liquid.
Two hands embroidering a yellow napkin with red thread.
Woman with dark hair and glasses and a pink shawl using a sewing machine to sew a yellow napkin.
New

Yellow Banana Blockprint Napkins, set of 4

Cheerful woodblock printed napkins in earthy yellow and navy tones with hand-stitched red embroidery accent. Designed by MarketPlace India exclusively for Equal Exchange. 18" x 18", 100% cotton. Printed, sewn and embroidered in Santacruz, Mumbai, India by the fair trade artisans of Utsaah Cooperative. Set contains 4 napkins.

$34.00
SKU: 43101

Wash separately in a gentle cycle using cold water with a mild detergent. No bleach or bleach alternatives. Not recommended to dry in a dryer, line dry out of direct sun.
A group of women, wearing colorful sarees, sit on the floor engaged in handcrafting textiles. They appear focused, working collaboratively in a lively environment. Various fabric patterns are visible around them.

A MarketPlace artisan empowerment story, from reluctance to resilience

The artisans of Utsaah were formerly part of Sahara, a group owned by one individual. When MarketPlace stopped working with Sahara due to financial irregularities, the artisans were hesitant to form their own cooperative, as they had not previously been involved in business operations. With MarketPlace's guidance, the women learned essential business skills. Utsaah opened in 2022 with new equipment, workspace, leadership, and attitude. The artisans' skill allowed them to quickly fulfill large orders and earn good wages, building their confidence. Through Utsaah, the women have gained independence and respect within their families and community. Equal Exchange is proud to partner with MarketPlace India, an organization that has empowered co-ops of women artisans for more than 40 years. Through this collaboration we're excited to offer a limited collection of artisan-made textiles that each contribute to the hope and independence of these inspiring women.

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