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  • Quilted Block-Printed Cotton Crossbody Bag – Fair Trade Handmade Eco-Friendly Satchel
    pink floral block print satchel bag
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  • Yellow Block-Printed Crossbody Mobile Phone Cell Phone Bag With Slim Pocket
    yellow block print mobile purse
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  • Handmade Fold-over Cotton Canvas Crossbody Sling Bag
    Handmade Fold-over Cotton Canvas Crossbody Sling Bag
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  • Handmade Colourful Fabric Book Page Corner, Block Print and Sari Fabric Scraps
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  • Block Printed Fabric Bookmarks with Tassel, Ethically Handmade in India
    Handmade Block Printed Fabric Bookmarks with Tassel, Ethically Handmade in India
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  • Block Printed Fabric Bookmarks with Tassel, Ethically Handmade in India
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  • Handmade Cotton Canvas Crossbody Sling Bag
    canvas cotton block print sling bag
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  • Lavender Block-Printed Crossbody Mobile Phone Cell Phone Bag With Slim Pocket
    purple phone purse
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  • Blue Block-Printed Crossbody Mobile Phone Cell Phone Bag With Slim Pocket
    blue block printed mobile phone bag
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The Greenwashing Trap

Why Choosing Small Businesses Like Shakti.ism Matters

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The Art of Block Printing in Jaipur, India

Discover the timeless craft of block printing and get a behind the scenes look at our skilled artisan teams engaged in block printing for Shakti.ism

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smiling artisans modelling square design sari patchwork cotton tote bags against brown door and blue wall

Why should we empower women anyway?

Start with why: learn all about Shakti.ism's mission and why we do what we do.

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Recent feedback from happy Shakti.ism customers

★★★★★

I cannot say enough good things about this product. Absolutely beautiful one of a kind!

Amy

★★★★★

I'd recommend the shop and its products to anyone. The items are beautifully made, so pretty and come wrapped in lovely scarves. No plastic bags! Excellent in every way and great to be supporting working women in India and Bangladesh

Susan

★★★★★

Worth every penny! I love the entire concept of this fabulous shop. Recycled saris, female empowerment, and opportunities for motivated and talented women! Wow!!!🦋

Jane

Beautiful wee pouch! Gorgeous colours and unique. Will definitely be buying from this shop again and supporting the idea behind it.

Gillian

Absolutely love these. I ordered two and they are beautiful - also love the idea behind them. A great price and received really quickly too.

Zoë

Absolutely gorgeous. Quality makeup bag and looks fantastic (the photo doesn't do it justice). Will purchase from this store again for gifts. Thanks.

Jacquetta