I managed to escape my stand at the Women of the World festival marketplace last weekend, to have a look at all the other beautiful crafts on offer. I was particularly mesmerised by one incredibly vibrant table – the photo above represents merely a quarter of the space!
Stitch Sainte Luce produces hand-embroidered belts, bracelets, cushion covers, tablet and e-reader cases, bags, purses, cards and more.
A sustainable livelihoods project run by charity Azafady, it provides embroidery training for women in Sainte Luce, Madagascar, offering them a way to earn a living.
Have a look at the Stitch Sainte Luce online shop. I have my eye on a particular number … or 3! You can also commission pieces directly from the studio.
Stitch Sainte Luce can also be found on Etsy, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
Top image by Lulu Kitololo. All other images via the Stitch Sainte Luce site.
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Related:
- Buy African: Madwa accessories and home furnishings – made by artisans in Madagascar, Mozambique, Swaziland and South Africa
- Mar Y Sol – playful fashion accessories from a cross-cultural, cross-continental collaboration between artisans in Madagascar and artists in the US
- Buy African: Fashion on Sapellé – I believe they’re having a sale at the moment!
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