Felt Australia Puppet Bag

Name: Felt Australia Puppet Bag
Brand: Nirjala Craft, Nepal
SKU: NPNIR059
Price: 14.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Meet the Makers

Nirjala Craft

Nepal

Based in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nirjala Crafts's mission is to combat urban poverty. It supports skills-training and income-generation programs for 70 female heads-of-households living in and around the capital and provides access to education for their children, fostering a sense of independence in an otherwise marginalized population.

Nirjala Craft provides flexible yet sustainable work to its employees. Every artisan works full time and is paid monthly by the cooperative. Approximately 75 percent are married, and 70 percent are mothers. Some employees are able to complete their stitching work from home, allowing them to stay with their young children while they work. All artisans have the option to catch the bus to work free of charge, and each day, a hot lunch is provided for all employees. Nirjala Craft also sponsors a bi-annual retreat for its employees, focusing on dancing, music and food, to celebrate twice a year as a team.

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Dubbed the "going out to dinner savior", our Felt Puppet Bags are so much more than an accessory: they're a toy complete with three removable finger puppets, a zippered pouch to carry all the essentials, and every bag gives back to artisan women in Nepal. This earth-toned& cream and green tote bag features three native Australian fauna - koala, kookaburra and kangaroo - as emovable finger puppets to make playtime extra cute. This perfect distraction for busy little hands is beautifully handmade by women artisans in Nepal, where we partner with women-led cooperatives to provide fair living wages and sustainable incomes. Felted Wool Azo-free dyes, eco-friendly and non-toxic 8" tall x 8" wide Strap hangs 6 1/2" Zippered closure Removable felt finger puppets Suitable for children over 3 years old