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Handmade Artisan Scarves

Handmade by artisans in India, our range of scarves are created by using ancient techniques passed down through generations. Each purchase empowers marginalised artisans to earn a dignified and sustainable income

Kantha Scarves

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Handspun, Handwoven Khadi

UNIQUE FAIRTRADE JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES SOURCED FROM ARTISANS AROUND THE WORLD.

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Sari Necklaces

From single to multi-layered, our sari necklaces are made from prayer beads wrapped in upcycled sari fabric and handmade by artisans.

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We've clicked the zoom button on this beautiful Kantha sari scarf by @wanderingsilk, to give you a closeup of the quality of our textiles. We have the highest quality Kantha scarves available with two layers of silk sari, lovingly hand stitched by expert artisans from a women's cooperative in West Bengal - the heartland of Kantha. We believe in keeping ancient handmade techniques alive to preserve cultures and communities, to bring you authentic, luxury accessories. #jewelledbuddha #preservingculture #madebypeoplenotmachines #ethicalsummer #buyethical #timelesselegance #fairtradescarves #kanthascarves #fairtradeaccessories #westbengal #madeinindia #buylesschoosewellmakeitlast #silksari #supportsmallbusiness #communityovercompetition #handmadeaccessories #artisanmade #sustainablestyle #upcycledsarisilk #upcycledfashion
So excited! Off to a big fat Indian wedding reception this afternoon and faced with the dilemma of what jewellery to wear with my Indian outfit. I'm feeling summery today, so I've dug out a hand painted outfit with beautiful poppies and daisies. It's like a piece of water coloured art. What better way than to team it with a sari necklace that compliments it perfectly! 😍#jewelledbuddha #sarinecklace #upcycledsarisilk #ethicalsummer #ethicaljewellery #jewellery #handmadeaccessories #buylesschoosewell #buyethical #summerjewellery #timelesselegance #fairtradejewellery
Travel throwback - Lake Tempe, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. This picture was taken from a long tail boat which we took to visit the floating villages. Traditionally, fishermen and their families would have lived here all their lives, making a living from the fish in the lake. Today it's more of a scene recreated for tourists to try and capture the charm of what it once was. Still it was a lovely place and we met some great people. Luckily you can't replicate nature. My favourite part of the visit was floating down the lake, bathed in the glorious intensity and amber colours of the sunset with the sights and sounds of some amazing bird life I'd never seen before. Nature always makes you feel good! 😊#jewelledbuddha #traveldiaries #travelthrowback #inspiredbytravel #wanderlust #travelchangesyou #wanderlustmagazine #indonesia #southsulawesi #sengkang #inspiration
I think it's about time we brightened up this dreary day with some colour! It's been raining non-stop for a couple of days now and all of a sudden summer feels so far away! So let's get out there and add a pop of colour to our outfits. Why not spice up a neutral outfit with a splash of Kantha? Our scarves are the stars of the show so avoid wearing them over busy tops or you're going to look busy! #jewelledbuddha #kanthaartisans #ethicaljewellery #ethicalscarves #stylingtips #empoweringartisans #accessories #ecofashion #ethicalscarves #fairtradegifts #fairtradefashion #fairtradescarves #buyethical #buyhandmade #buylesschoosewell #sustainablestyle
We're excited to announce that we'll be at the Wanstead Makers Market Summer Special on 3rd June. Head down to Christchurch Hall and meet the local Makers who produce quality handmade goods you won't find on the high street. It's a great way of supporting small businesses and taking home handmade unique items. #jewelledbuddha #wansteadmakersmarket #wanstead #shopsmall #shopethical #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #fairtradegifts #ethicalsummer #ecofashion #ethicallymade #ethicalscarves #ethicaljewellery #kanthaartisans #empoweringartisans
Today I thought I'd share the story behind our Jewelled Buddha logo. Back when I'd returned from my epic year of travel and I wanted to start a business, I spent months and months wracking my brain trying to think of a name. I wanted something to capture the essence of our travels, the languages, cultures, landmarks and religions we'd experienced. So I contacted Maycreation - a lovely business run by husband and wife team Graham and Diane May. This was the result! I fell in love with it and still love it today. Why Jewelled Buddha? Well, through out our travels we'd visited so many temples, all with their own Buddhas beautifully adorned. The vibrant colours of Asia are shown in the pinks, golds and reds and the languages translated into the beautiful Asian font. The Lotus flower represents the Buddhist religions we saw and is also a symbol of luck and transformation. But my favourite touch is the little shape under the name. It's reminds me of all the temples we saw. A name can mean so many things, even our own names. We carry them with us through life, they are part of who we are and what we hope to be. What's the meaning behind your name? #jewelledbuddha #travelinspiration #asiatravel #wanderlust #smallbusiness #fairtrade #ethicalsummer #buddhisttemples #mandala #inspiredbytravel #southeastasia #coloursofasia
Sending out some orders this morning! You know it's such a lovely feeling when customers tell their friends just how much they love our scarves. Word of mouth recommendations are so important to businesses. They help build loyalty and trust with customers. So there I go again, doing that happy dance! 💃🏻#jewelledbuddha #artisanmade #buylesschoosewell #buyhandmade #scarves ##accessories #buyethical #sustainablestyle #summerscarves #kanthastitch #kanthaartisans #ethicalgifts #empoweringwomen #supportsmallbusiness #fairtradegifts
Did you know it's World Fair Trade Day today. Today fair traders in the supply chain, joined by consumers, policy makers and advocates, will form human chains across five continents in to mark their commitment to Fair Trade and the Planet. #jewelledbuddha #fairtradeday #agentsforchange #fairtrade #shopethical #buyethical #ethicalsummer #empoweringartisans #supportsmallbusiness #buyhandmade #buylesschoosewell #artisanmade
There's now more than one place to buy our summer scarves and necklaces! Check out our new collection @ethical.market - a curated online market featuring ethical brands who care about the impact of their supply chain and believe in full transparency. #jewelledbuddha #ethicaldotmarket #buylesschoosewell #transparency #fairtradegifts #upcycledfashion #sustainablefashion #ethicalgifts #ethicalsummer #artisanmade #empoweringartisans #buyethical #shopethical #supportsmallbusiness
Last week I gave you a preview of an interview with Sujata, one of our Kantha artisans. Well here's the full video with English subtitles! Enjoy! Link in the bio, click on blog. #jewelledbuddha #kanthaartisans #kanthasariscarves #scarves #handmadeaccessories #artisanmade #empoweringartisans #empoweringwomen #ethicallymade #inspiredbytravel #traveldiaries #travelthrowback #westbengal #meetthemaker #madeinindia #madebyartisans #buyethical #buylesschoosewell

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