
Fabric dolls - the genesis, near extinction and the resurgence.
The history of cloth fabric dolls or rag dolls stretches back to ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. Traditionally home-made from spare scraps of m...
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In the misty valleys and peaks of the blue mountains, women from rural and indigenous communities come together after their daily chores. Using the crafts of yesteryears and ethically sourced high quality natural and up cycled material, they skilfully handcraft sustainable fabric dolls that cut across ages.
While fabric (rag) dolls have been around for centuries and are the oldest known toys to mankind, The Good Gift brings you a thoughtfully designed range of fabric (rag) dolls handcrafted by women from rural & indigenous communities of the Nilgiris. These Nilgiri dolls are handmade using natural and up cycled material that are ethically sourced from within the region, thereby minimising their carbon footprint.
Kgs of cotton waste saved
Income generated for women artisans
Indigenous lives impacted
Jobs for rural women created
Each Nilgiri doll comes eco packaged in an aesthetically designed gift box along with a maker card introducing you to the artisan who made the product along with her story. The entire box and its contents are biodegradable. A thoughtful gift for yourself or a loved one.
Gifts that are good for you, good for your loved ones, good for the maker and good for the planet.
Various global and Indian Institutions that govern ethical, fair trade and quality standards have recognised our efforts towards creating a sustainable value chain. To learn what each certification stands for and how it makes our products good gifts,
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