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Award yourself a prize for your culinary skills with these delightful, high-quality aprons! Adult apron is medium (women's size), in black, with hand-made cross-stitch adornment in colors and the award decoration and words in the front.

Neck and belt-strap are one continuous piece and therefore adjustable to a number of body sizes. Handy pockets in front. Made of very good quality fabric.

Pairs beautifully with our "Best Help" little kids' apron, also in black, made to match Mom's. Here's a village little girl proudly showing off her Mom's handiwork, wearing the Best Help apron!

Adult: Length: 28" (excluding neck strap)  Width: 25.5" (approximately)

Kid's: Extra small, for Mom's tiny helpers. Length: 22.5" (excluding neck strap) Width: 17.5" (approximately)

The "Blossom" very small sling bag (just a little larger than a foot-rule) is designed with three beautifully hand cross-stitched pieces to create a blossom-like effect. Reminiscent of spring and new hope.

Stylish, yet highly functional. Two-zippered pockets and a pocket without zipper in front. An additional zippered pocket in the back. Comes in two colors.

Teens love it as a substitute for a regular ladies' handbag. Everyone else finds it perfect for a quick trip out - throw your car keys, small purse, make-up essentials and a bottle of water - and you're off!

Size: 13" X 9" X 3"

Longest length of strap: 22"

Our latest fashion arrival! These beautiful elegant long scarves in nature-inspired colors, trimmed with subtle, intricate, carefully-crafted hand-embroidery, representing countless hours of work by our village ladies. We have them in five colors, each with subtly-matching trim.

A touch of ethnic chic that compliments you, and complements your style!

Scarf is about 76 inches long and 11 inches wide.

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"

Looking for a casual, medium bag that also does a world of good? Our Essence hand-embellished shoulder bag is your answer!

This is a medium bag in quality, sturdy black fabric, with a hand-created large green decorative cross-stitch and batik band in front. This beautiful pattern is mirrored at the back with a narrow decorative strip. Hand-made by village ladies making a living with their craft.

Multiple button and zip pockets, inside and out, on the side and back make it super-functional. Zip top. Beautiful and eye-catching. 

Get one for yourself or someone else, and know that you're helping to make the world a better place for someone half a world away.

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"

This unique and beautiful bag called 'Friendship' is designed with interwoven strips of micro hand cross-stitched patches; symbolizing how our lives are interwoven and how, through our strong relationships, we together become a beautiful fabric - a work of art. Zip-closure. This bag comes in 5 different color designs. All have convenient side-pockets with button-down flaps.

Made of high-quality fabric considered luxurious by Hmong tribals.

Size: 15" X 9.5" X 4.5" (approx.)

Longest length of strap: 22.5" (approx.)

*Friendship Purple and Red are sold out. Please choose one of the other beautiful colors*

Stunning large table-runner, made of elegant fabric with beautiful, elaborate, hand micro cross-stitch pattern.

Machine quilted; border hand-sewn. Uniquely combines the American art of quilting with traditional Hmong embroidery.

Available in a variety of colors: green, maroon, brown, blue, and red. Ask ahead for your color preference.

Size: 63" x 16" (approx.)

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"

This eye-catching small tubular pendant has delicate hand embroidery in a predominantly deep ruby-red color, and Chinese buttons (in various colors). As you run your fingers over the embroidery, you are stunned by the intricate ultra-fine cross-stitching, all handmade, each unique. "Patience" indeed. Chain is silky black string, strong and light to wear, with silver-colored metal hook fastener and chain. Chain is approximately 8.5" long. Pendant is approximately 3/4" in width.

As every piece is handmade and unique, the product you buy may not match the photos exactly, but you are sure to be delighted - guaranteed!

We are phasing out our jewelry line, so there are only two pieces left. Get them before they're gone!

This ever-popular Robin backpack is back in stock!

It is a delightful small black backpack with cream-colored or ruby red-colored embroidered flap top. The front pocket is also painstakingly hand-embroidered.

Multiple zip-and flap-pockets inside and out keep you highly organized. The backpack seals with a pull-and-tie top closure. Flap top with clasp goes over it.

Robin Red and Robin Gold (the cream one) also have delectable hand-made batik strips on the front. A highly affordable and stylish way to do good. Every backpack you buy helps a Hmong lady earn a living.