The amazing weaving center...

The weaving center started by the sisters of the Ashram is in one word amazing. Local women are trained to weave and the things they turn out are so beautiful and even better, they are very durable. The sisters get the wool and the artisans weave bags, table mats, mufflers and what have you. The sisters then sell the goods and the money goes back to the women. The goods are unbelievably priced. For instance, the gorgeous bags are in the range of 300/- and table mats in the range of 400/-.

Women at work

 In the picture on the left, you can see the set of table mats in the center (they are in red, blue and white with design); two pocket books which could double up as pencil cases, resting against the mufflers, and a few bags.

The picture on the right is a selection of bags. They are like the traditional jholas but have flap-over covers and are very spacious.

These articles are all for sale but since there is no question of profits, please do spread the word and in case anyone is interested in sourcing these hand-woven articles, please contact me here and I will work with the sisters to facilitate your orders. I am keen that the work of these totally dedicated, unworldly and hardworking sisters does not go unheeded...They have only one thing in their minds - how to help and serve people in the villages they go to.