This gorgeous Ikat-inspired scarf is sure to be a welcome gift by anyone. The stylish colours of mulberry, aqua and teal are woven together in India. Your purchase will not only help the artisans who made it, but will also contribute to funding a women’s self help charity. Good cause, lovely colour!
Women’s India Trust (WIT), was born out of a vision of Ms. Kamila Tyabji, a distinguished barrister from U.K who arrived in India in 1965. Seeing the plight of women, particularly those from weaker sections of the society, she directed her energies towards organizing a self help program for them. Her goal then was to help women help themselves. Thus in 1968 WIT was registered as an Non Government Organisation (NGO).
Today WIT aims at making women more self-reliant through education. WIT provides them training and an avenue for employment in various fields.. The Kamila Tyabji Centre is located at Panvel about 40 km from Mumbai. Women from surrounding villages attend the various courses such as Nursing, Balwadi Teacher’s training, Toy making, Screen printing, Block Printing, Tailoring, Catering and Food processing. These are conducted at the centre itself. They have also found employment in the field that they have received training.
