Company / Owner Bio
I have been knitting for over 30 years. About 10 years ago, I learned of fair trade yarns that empower women in war torn areas — teaching them everything from raising animals to dying the yarn.
How does your company reflect its ethics?
As mentioned above, with fair trade yarn these women in war town areas are able to leave the abusive men (if they are even still in the villages), and take their children to clean quarters with fresh water, medical care. and schools — all due to the yarn they produce. I wanted to be involved with a project empowering women and enriching their lives, since we take clean water, food, and safe quarters for granted sometimes. The yarns are gorgeous, and I am able to create beauty as well — win win!
What do you hope to share and/or learn at CSIL’s Holiday Pop Up Market?
I would like to meet other like minded craftspersons and share all of the beautiful wares they produce.
For more information
jildale@yahoo.com
