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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.

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*

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"

These are rare, elaborate, hand-embroidered with almost microscopic detail, eye-catching wall hangings in jewel colors. Part of the "Eternity" collection, each beautiful piece of art will adorn your walls for years to come. The story behind these is that the elaborate handiwork has its origins in tribal Hmong women's traditional head-pieces. These are truly works of art that the women spend countless hours creating. When some of them were short of money, our partners stepped in and suggested, "Why don't you craft these pieces into wall-hangings?" and the Eternity Collection was born. 

You will find that each piece is unique because of this, as they reflect the personal creativity of the village women.

The product ships unframed, and each piece varies size, and shape. Styles reflect approximate product dimensions, including the black border.

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"

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.)

Stunning large pillow/cushion cover, quilted, with elegant, high-quality, sturdy, fabric and beautiful, elaborate, fine cross-stitch work on the front, generally in the form of a patch. Part of the Ekantha Luxury Collection made in very limited quantities. 

Hand cross-stitched, machine quilted, border hand-sewn, padded top. Each uniquely combines the American art of quilting with traditional Hmong embroidery work. A piece of artwork for your living room; sure to be a conversation piece, too.

Size: 18" x 18" square

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!