{"product_id":"vintage-kantha-coin-pouch","title":"Vintage Kantha Coin Pouch - Namaste","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuirky vintage coin pouch finished with traditional Indian kantha style stitching. A real retro purse for those with a love of all things nostalgic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigns and colours are assorted, making every item beautifully unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.5 x 8.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamaste has been supporting the owner of this business since she bravely set up her own small artisan workshop 15 years or so ago after losing her job when her previous employer ran into difficulties. They support 35 full time positions with more on contract work according to demand. Employee benefits and working conditions are good and wages are above minimum wage. The business gives as much work as possible to workers from the disadvantaged sections of Jaipur society, particularly to the slum areas where the really disadvantaged struggle to find well paid work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Namaste Journey\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1995, in search of some adventure, founder Sam Brummitt flew to Kathmandu, Nepal with a round-the-world ticket. After an inspirational trek to Mount Everest base camp, followed by 6 months circumnavigating the Indian Subcontinent on re-conditioned ex Indian Army Enfield Bullets and sleeping under the stars at the side of the road, the idea for the business slowly developed. Fuelled by a conversation one day in Rajasthan with the owner of a small textile business and now lifelong friend and a key supplier, Ganpat suggested Sam came back home and started a business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting a business meant earning a living while putting something back into such a beautiful and wonderful part of the world and that’s exactly what happened. Namaste, translated as ‘I greet the spirit within you’ was founded in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Passions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are dedicated to sourcing beautiful fairly traded products from the far corners of the world, embracing traditional artisan skills. We are passionate about ensuring our products where possible are made from environmentally friendly, sustainable and recycled materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur other passion is you, our customers. Many of our customers have been with us since the early days and we hope you have enjoyed the journey with us so far. We have a great team and look forward to developing the business and continuing the Namaste journey as we bring you our latest inspirational collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namaste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57638952239486,"sku":"P406","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0494\/6713\/0018\/files\/d7ea9069a0c645f4b533e379fbb8a96492a281688e9a3f75ff65cc26777c1c2c.jpg?v=1783085124","url":"https:\/\/honeyonthehill.co.uk\/products\/vintage-kantha-coin-pouch","provider":"Honey on the Hill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}