Ten Thousand Villages - Quiet Sun Napkin

Inspired by the natural colors of the Bangladeshi landscape where the Quiet Sun Napkins are screenprinted by hand, these cotton napkins add a sweet elegance to every meal. Ethically handcrafted in small batches by environmentalist artisans with Prokritee, an organization in Bangladesh that provides jobs and skills training for women in under-resourced communities. Prokritee improves women's standard of living with safe jobs, fair wages, and the goal of self-reliance, helping mothers send their children to school to break the cycle of generational poverty. They are experts at keeping waste out of landfills and waterways, using recycled sari, eco-friendly dyes, and their award-winning water-hyacinth paper. Materials: 100% cotton - Measures: 20"SQ - Colors: Yellow, black, white - Care: Cold wash. Gentle cycle. Line dry. - Notes: Pattern on one side. Coordinates with our Quiet Sun Table Runner (sold separately) - Handcrafted in Bangladesh

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