Based in supernatural Vancouver, British Columbia Canada - Marigold Collective is a social enterprise dedicated to the social and economic empowerment of women and the preservation of heritage craft traditions.
We partner with women-focused Fair Trade Artisan Cooperatives in developing countries, providing market access for their high quality products.
We partner with women-focused Fair Trade Artisan Cooperatives in developing countries, providing market access for their high quality products.
Our Newest Project Engagement
"Kantha" Collection
We LOVE the Kantha stitching tradition of South India and Bangladesh. In the south and Bangladesh, Kantha stitching is applied to cotton saris. We love silk for its rich sheen and durability and so were looking for Kantha on silk. Mission accomplished! We have engaged with a family business in New Delhi who works ethically with a group in Varanasi to produce recycled vintage silk sari big shawls finished off with the Kantha stitching technique. They are approximately 2 metres x 1 metre - which is the traditional shawl dimensions. So LOTS of fabric to wrap yourself with. Use as a shawl, a sarong or a sleeping cover in a hot climate. Fantastic to travel with.
Each shawl or scarf are one-of-a-kind!
"Kantha" Collection
We LOVE the Kantha stitching tradition of South India and Bangladesh. In the south and Bangladesh, Kantha stitching is applied to cotton saris. We love silk for its rich sheen and durability and so were looking for Kantha on silk. Mission accomplished! We have engaged with a family business in New Delhi who works ethically with a group in Varanasi to produce recycled vintage silk sari big shawls finished off with the Kantha stitching technique. They are approximately 2 metres x 1 metre - which is the traditional shawl dimensions. So LOTS of fabric to wrap yourself with. Use as a shawl, a sarong or a sleeping cover in a hot climate. Fantastic to travel with.
Each shawl or scarf are one-of-a-kind!
"Manali" Collection - Pashmina and Fine Wool
We formed this partnership this past October 2017. Hand spun yarn, hand loomed on traditional old style looms - into gorgeous shawls that look and feel luxurious!
This group was formed by a group of tribal women in 2001 with the aim of creating and sustaining employment for women and their families in these poor and remote areas of the Himalayan Valley of Manali. They pride themselves on producing high quality, only hand woven cloth and eco friendly products. Weaving on a traditional framed loom is a true work of art!
Check out our web store to view the collection and order.
We formed this partnership this past October 2017. Hand spun yarn, hand loomed on traditional old style looms - into gorgeous shawls that look and feel luxurious!
This group was formed by a group of tribal women in 2001 with the aim of creating and sustaining employment for women and their families in these poor and remote areas of the Himalayan Valley of Manali. They pride themselves on producing high quality, only hand woven cloth and eco friendly products. Weaving on a traditional framed loom is a true work of art!
Check out our web store to view the collection and order.
"Vietnam" Collection - Silk and Linen
Our primary partnership is with a Fair Trade women's coop east of Hanoi, Vietnam formed in 2013. We produce in partnership, seasonal collections of silk, linen and cotton handcrafted scarves. Ecologically sustainable natural materials are used such as silk farmed locally and linen grown in Vietnam. Safe dye ingredients are used to protect the village environment and water source.
Check out our web store to view the collection and order.
Our primary partnership is with a Fair Trade women's coop east of Hanoi, Vietnam formed in 2013. We produce in partnership, seasonal collections of silk, linen and cotton handcrafted scarves. Ecologically sustainable natural materials are used such as silk farmed locally and linen grown in Vietnam. Safe dye ingredients are used to protect the village environment and water source.
Check out our web store to view the collection and order.
Proud to be a member of:
The Canadian Fair Trade Network
The Canadian Fair Trade Network
Early Fall Collection 2018
