
Rishilpi Handicrafts
Bangladesh
Rishilpi, a nonprofit, nongovernmental development organization in southwest Bangladesh, was founded to improve the lives of people of the Rishi caste. "Rishilpi" is formed from two Bengali words, "Rishi," denoting the caste, and "shilpi," meaning artist or craftsman. Rishi, traditionally leather workers, for centuries have lived at the margins of Bengali society. Generally landless, with no easy access to schools, many struggled in a continual search for work to survive. In addition to income generation, Rishilpi conducts relief and development work in rural Bangladesh communities. Benefits to artisans include education sponsorship, health care, microcredit savings programs and early marriage prevention support for their adolescent daughters. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Rishilpi Handicrafts Limited since 1983.
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Rectangle Handled Basket
Handcrafted in Bangladesh1 reviewOriginal price $34.99 - Original price $34.99Original price$34.99$34.99 - $34.99Current price $34.99| /Set your table simply with this minimalist Rectangle Handled Basket hand-woven from date palm leaves by artisans working with Rishilpi. Our fair tr...
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Essential Companion Tote
Handcrafted in Bangladesh15 reviewsOriginal price $54.99 - Original price $54.99Original price$54.99$54.99 - $54.99Current price $54.99| /From the farmer's market to beach days, this basket tote features an intricate medallion design that is as beautiful out-and-about as it is hanging...
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Palm Leaf Bike Basket
Handcrafted in Bangladesh4 reviewsOriginal price $49.99Original price $49.99 - Original price $49.99Original price $49.99Current price $25.00$25.00 - $25.00Current price $25.00| /Cruise the streets in style with the handwoven Palm Leaf Bike Basket. Perfect for a fresh haul of produce from your local farmer's market or off to...
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Palm Medallion Bread Basket
Handcrafted in Bangladesh14 reviewsOriginal price $22.99 - Original price $22.99Original price$22.99$22.99 - $22.99Current price $22.99| /Corral napkins, salt & pepper, sauces for a BBQ, or nestle a fresh-out-of-the-oven loaf of bread. Handwoven from sun-dried, locally-sourced pal...
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