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Anchal Project Makes Modern Geometric Textiles While Empowering Women

03.06.20 | By
Anchal Project Makes Modern Geometric Textiles While Empowering Women

Anchal Project launched as a nonprofit social enterprise by the Clines sisters offering modern, one-of-a-kind textiles with innovative geometric patterns made using traditional methods. Combining eco-friendly low-impact dyes, vintage fabrics, and GOTS certified organic cotton, their handmade textiles model the brand’s ethos which honors their commitment to making positive social changes by empowering women around the world. They work with women who’ve left the commercial sex trade by training them and setting them up with the tools needed to sustain a job as one of their artisans. By offering them full-time employment, they’re able to break the cycle, contribute to society, and take care of their families. They’re making 30-50% more money than they would as a sex worker, plus they’re learning skills to not only keep these traditional crafts alive, but they’re ensuring long-term employment for themselves. Anchal’s commitment to making a difference is something we wholeheartedly can get behind, and the fact that their products are beautiful, makes it a win-win in our book. Take a look at some of our favorite Anchal Project quilts, throws, bedding, pillows, and tabletop items below!

>> The Anchal Project’s collection of modern bedding, throws, pillows, and tabletop are available for purchase here. <<

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.