so excited to welcome back
the wonderful Joanna from
Silk Lotus was founded by Sandra
and Joanna while working in international development
in Laos. Both fell in love with the fabulous textiles and original
jewellery
of local artisans and wanted to find a way to support local
producers and their craft,
as well as putting something back into the
communities.
“Laos is
an amazingly beautiful country” says Jo, “but the vast majority of
people are very poor. We wanted to find a way to help preserve and
promote the beautiful products and traditions whilst also providing
sustainable income opportunities”.
“And we
wanted to do more” says Sandra, “by also giving back to the communities
in which we both lived and worked. Its really important to us to
support projects that make a difference in people’s lives. We are proud
to have provided further training for two young Lao women, and to now
provide funding for victims of unexploded ordnance to get prosthetic
limbs”.
last year Silk Lotus was the only Fair Trade stall
we could organise in the 6 weeks we had to
get the Playful Market off & running ....
I have to thank Joanna very much for
helping us out this year with lots of Fair Trade Stall Holder contacts!
proud to say we have 5 Fair Trade Stalls
.... come along & support their worthy makers
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