Gifts of Hope Nov 2016
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Ekantha
"Devotion" Ethnic Small Tote - last few!
Sold out
Hello World!Visit product page →This beautiful black square small tote comes with colored hand cross-stitch and hand-made hemp fabric bands - this is fast becoming a lost art among the Hmong villagers.
Not only is it beautiful, but it is also crafted to be highly functional, with two zippered pockets outside and one inside. There is one additional flap pocket inside and two outside. That's not all! There are two more flap pockets on the side. A very sturdy bag that will keep everything safe and secure, with a zip closure on top.
Bag measures 13" X 13" X 5". Handle length: about 11.5"
Grab this beautiful hand-created treasure before it is gone! Royal Purple is SOLD OUT. We have ONE in Dove-Gray.
*Sorry - other colors are sold out, and we do not expect to re-do this design*
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Ekantha
"Elegance" Hand-made cards
On sale $ 25.00 - $ 50.00 $ 20.00 - $ 40.00
Hello World!Visit product page →These fine cards have been painstakingly made by Hmong tribal women in Asia. They are hand-cut and hand-finished. They come in beautiful jewel-like designs and colors, are blank inside, and include high-quality, sturdy beige envelopes. They are available in sets of five and ten (a real value), and are so beautiful they can be framed, for enjoyment for years to come. Perfect for any festive season or occasion.
Thank you for reaching out to these ladies, thousands of miles away, with your purchase.
All cards are: 5" X 7"
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Ekantha
"Excellence" Denim Tote
On sale $ 52.00 $ 45.00
Hello World!Visit product page →Denim wide, large tote, cross-stitch and batik band on front, double-zippered pockets inside, zip pocket on back. Very high quality brassware. Has shoulder straps and attachable longer strap, extensible. Cross-stitch and batik color variations: Teal, Violet, Dark blue.
20" X 12" 5.5" (approximately)
Handle length: 12"
Has an additional attachable and extensible longer strap, length: 24"
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Ekantha
"Felicity" Ethnic Large Tote
On sale $ 50.00 $ 45.00
Hello World!Visit product page →Another bag that does a world of good!
This large, artistic square tote comes with colored hand cross-stitch and hand-made hemp fabric bands (in dark blue-and-white, on all bags). This pain-staking craft of hemp fabric creation is fast becoming a dying art among the Hmong villagers. Every bag you buy helps to keep the art alive and the women artists to make a living.
Not only is it beautiful, but it is also designed to be highly functional with a high-quality zip on top, and zippered pockets inside and out, front, and back. A very sturdy bag, washable: wash inside-out using the hand-wash setting.
Decorative trim (hand-embroidered) comes in:
- Green/pink
- Black (really a gray)
- Pink/gray, and
- Yellow. (We are sorry that we only have pictures of the pink/gray and green/pink at present.)
Bag measures 13.5" X 14" X 4". Handle length: about 12"
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Ekantha
"Illusion" Handbag
On sale $ 30.00 $ 25.00
Hello World!Visit product page →This small-ish and stylish handbag, called "Illusion," is designed with three separate hand cross-stitched pieces made to look like one - an art illusion for the eyes. A bag that was created by our village artists for ladies who have a love for art. Feel creative joy as you walk with a piece of art on your arm!
It comes in a popular green/brown or dark blue/brown.
The purse has ample pockets inside and out. It has short handles and a long-strap is also included. It is our perfect small-medium handbag.
Size: 12" x 8" x 4" (approx.)
Short handle length: 6"
Long strap length: 22.5"
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Ekantha
"Royal" Elegant Tissue Box Cover
$ 20.00
Hello World!Visit product page →Ever cringe at the sight of that beaten-up, hideous, but essential tissue box in your car, bathroom, or office? Here's your solution! An elegant tissue box cover, quilted, with intricate hand cross-stitch on front, 2 ornamental light-gold Asian buttons on top. Comes in beautiful jewel tones. Can fit standard, rectangular tissue box (120s). Instantly transforms the box and adds a touch of elegance to your home, office, or car.
Ask about color when ordering (blue, red, green, maroon) - they generally match the "Melody" cushion covers; we'd be happy to email you a photo before mailing.
Size: 15.5" X 9" approx.
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Ekantha
Beryl and Emerald Precious Dolls
$ 15.00 - $ 20.00
Hello World!Visit product page →Beryl and Emerald are boy and girl twin dolls (sold separately), part of the Ekantha Precious Dolls Collection, made in very limited quantities. Their black, beautifully hand-embroidered, outfits represent the Guizhou Kaili Hmong tribe, and reflect the special clothing worn by Hmong children for special occasions.
Emerald, the girl, has long, wavy, silky, black yarn hair.
Beryl, the boy, has neat, silky, short hair. All dolls are made of plush fabric and stuffed with cotton.
Beryl and Emerald are sold separately. New, lower prices on the dolls! Collect them all! Will become rare.
Each doll measures about 11" (a little smaller than a foot-ruler)
