For 15 years, we have had a small poject to connect women in the village with a market for handcrafted goods. This way they have a means of earning extra income for their families by selling products they have created at home. We aim to help women who do not have employment outside of their home so they can be present for their children.
Handmade in Albania -- Garlands
Last year I was in the USA and unable to supervise the project from afar. Since then, a few of the women have left the project as they now have employment. Another has emigrated for cancer treatment abroad. That leaves Merita, mother of two (ages 11 and 5).
Merita is super talented and brings a young woman's eye to her designs and color choices. She asks me frequently how sales are going!
Maybe you live in a warm weather climate and think, "I don't need a winter scarf?" We have garlands for decorating your home for the season, birthday party, or baby/bridal shower! Hang a garland on your tree, bookshelf, railing, or as a window dressing.
All of the products come with a photo of the knitter who made the product, and a sewn in tag with their name, so that long after your purchase, you can be reminded to pray for the knitter, for Albania, for the ministry in village, etc. every time you use it!
This also makes these items very meaningful gifts!
We still have an extensive inventory of products made in previous years that I have marked down 50%, so you can find many great deals!
Tiffany will be traveling to the USA on November 11 to deliver orders, so please place your order by November 10!
I am so grateful for your support of this project. I feel like all of my friends and family have so many scarves and hats, they can't surely need any more, ha ha.
Please know that every sale is a blessing and encouragement. We don't take your purchase for granted!
It's also an affirmation of hard work, skill, and creativity that ministers to these women more than you can imagine.
Thank you,
Cydil
Shop: www.HandmadeInAlbania.org
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