Our fair trade Scarfs are handmade by artisan women - in Ahmedabad, Gujarat India. Each piece is a work of art, and is the culmination of centuries old craft traditions involving many intricate steps, each performed by an artisan who is highly skilled in their craft.
Every VEGALAScarf is made with love and care, using the finest natural materials. These artisans are members of cooperatives and non-profit organizations and most often, the entire village is involved in some aspect of the craft--from dyeing the yarn to setting the loom, weaving and hand-tasseling. The emphasis is not on highlighting an individual artisan, as each piece represents a collective effort in which many hands and hearts have contributed to its making.
Every purchase of a VEGALAscarf directly benefits these artisan groups and enables them to pass their rich traditions on to the next generation. It also helps to ensure that these women artisans gain greater economic and social freedom and can effect lasting changes in their lives, the lives of their children, and their communities.
