Saratha Vs Aisharya

While social activists fight again child slavery and racism in India, here is how former Miss World and movie actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan promotes Kalyan jewellers and an out of age conception of the society... Unfortunately, it speaks on a sad reality.

http://scroll.in/article/722272/open-letter-to-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-this-ad-you-figure-in-is-insidiously-racist

Baladarshan's elected Miss India, Saratha, would have been really more representative of the society...
https://www.facebook.com/WFTOFairTrade/photos/a.198818431265.138169.156465226265/10152693589491266/?type=1

Our new distributor in France

Our baskets are now also available in South France with Art India (Ph: 06 62 94 61 00 / sylvie.dailleux (at) gmail.com ) 

More stocks coming soon!

Our baskets now available in Puducherry!

No need to rush anymore to our Chennai-based showroom, you can now purchase Baladarshan's beautiful range of handwoven baskets at Kriti Eco-boutique, 6, Ambour Salai, Pondicherry. Customized orders are also undertaken!

World Fair Trade Day 2015 Press Release

  

Be an Agent for Change

  

The World Fair Trade Organization celebrates the World Fair Trade Day on 9 May 2015 with Agents for Change worldwide! Everyone who is making a difference, supports change and is interested in becoming an Agent for Change is welcome to participate in our celebration. In fact, we want you to be part of our change-making mission.

  

Fair Trade is change. Fair Trade products and the people in the Fair Trade supply chain are making a difference every minute, every time a Fair Trade product is purchased. Backed by consumers who believe in their purchasing power, Fair Trade makes positive change every day.

"Fair Trade is unstoppable. It's a growing solution to fight poverty, social injustices and climate change. Many companies and organisation worldwide are embracing Fair Trade and sustainable practices because of the growing demand for a sustainable future for all of us. At WFTO alone, Fair Trade Organisations are growing with an overall sales turnover of over €430 million for 2014. And every month we are expanding as more and more organisations are joining the Fair Trade movement and the WFTO network." - Rudi Dalvai, President of WFTO.

Let the smallest ones change the World!

On the occasion of the World Fair Trade Day (May, 9th), Baladarshan with the support of WFTO (www.wfto.com) is honoured to introduce you Saratha as Agent for Change from South India representing the emerging new world of down-trodden society.

http://wfto.com/events/2015-world-fair-trade-week-milan-italy

 “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”(Mahatma Gandhi)

Special thanks to Guillaume Navez for his beautiful pictures.

What our Patrons say...

Hi Philip,

I've received the order and I'm really happy with it all. Thanks so much.

Dominique, Justhandmaidens, Australia (21/03/2015)

Dear Philip,

 The first parcel has arrived safely and I am more than happy with the fabrics on a first glance regarding colors, patterns and quality of fabric.

 I am looking forward receiving the second parcel .

 I am very happy about the handling of my order and the product quality. This is a great base for me to continue our cooperation.

 Best regards,

Ines, Karlotta Pink, Switzerland (18/02/2015)

Thanks Philip! We love your bags.

All the best

Izabella, Queensland Art Gallery, Australia (14/02/2013)

 

Wonderful!   I have received the fabric and it is beautiful! It has been wonderful to work with you, we look forward to ordering more fabric in the future!
Sincerely,
Christina, USA (10/04/2012)

Hi Philip
Thank you so much for the batiks - they are beautiful & were well worth the wait! :-)

Alison, USA (13/08/2008)

If you are not happy with regard of products quality, timings, etc, please tell us...

If you are happy with our overall service, please tell to EVERYONE !!!

New Products!

Newly introduced, our range of 100% pure vegetal handcraft soaps made of natural and essential oils and herbal powders. 8 fragrances available. Ref. IR28.

From the same producers' group, just check our ranges of incenses, aromatherapy and masala incenses. Ref. IR20 to IR24

New kalamkari accessories! And always, contact us for kalamkari fabric in bulk hundreds of designs available!

Proudly designed by our own producers, the Thenmozhi Basket Ref. SP01 and Fruits basket Ref. SP02.

 Lovely corporate gift, the bird key-chains Ref. SH200

 From the gipsy community, a new collection of Naari jewelry made of natural seeds from the sacred Tulsi.

To inquire with us: balafairtrade(at)gmail.com

Biodegradable bags

Europe agreed to curb the use of plastic bags and France just banned them from 2016 onwards which is a big step towards the environment protection.

As an ecological and social alternative, BALADARSHAN in association with Slum People Education & Economic Development can supply biodegradable bags that can be printed by the screen-printing training from the NGO.

Feel free to contact us for further information: baladarshan[at]live.com or balafairtrade[at]gmail.com.

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