I stumbled across
Mata Traders Spring/Summer 2011 catalog this winter, and fell in love with their clothing.
I wanted to order right away, but had to wait until the new line went live on their site.
I was so happy when I stopped over a few days ago and saw that the Spring line is now available.
Aside from having really fun, bohemian and affordable clothing and accessories, just perfect for summer, Mata (meaning Mother in Hindi) is also a fair trade company. Their designs are all hand-crafted by women’s cooperative and artisan groups in India and Nepal, and these women are paid a fair wage and they often work from home or in small workshops. So often, workers in poorer countries are forced to work in horrible conditions, but Mata Traders believes strongly in giving women an opportunity to help support their families in a safe and friendly environment.
I love the use of patterns in these pieces, and I found out that they are hand block- printed by the women of Mata Traders.
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| All image courtesy of Mata Traders |
