The cooperative she founded has helped millions of women who had never before had a safety net. “They were,” she said, “the poorest among the poor.”
Category: Textiles
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Ela Bhatt, Advocate for Women Workers in India, Dies at 89
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The Tajik Artisans Guarding the Country’s Cultural Legacy
The New York Times – Travel:While Tajikistan’s history is being hidden behind glimmering new facades, some hold onto tradition with quiet determination.
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Tie-Dye, From Stylish to Traditional
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The textile technique has gotten celebrity attention again this season, but it’s always been part of the arts scene in places like Nigeria and Japan.