Neema Crafts Woven Scarf, Large
These beautiful scarves are hand woven on looms in the Neema Crafts workshop. They come in a variety of designs and colours and are made from locally produced raw materials, namely sisal and cotton, which helps the local economy. All the yarns are hand-dyed in the workshop, which is a highly skilled and labour-intensive task.
The Neema Crafts workshop in Iringa, Tanzania, founded by CMS mission partner Susie Hart, specialises in making beautiful hand-made paper products from recycled paper and natural fibres - including maize husks, pineapple leaves and even elephant dung! They also offer a wide range of handmade jewellery, woven and patchwork goods. All of the highly-skilled artisans are young deaf people who would otherwise have been marginalised by society.
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