Nautical but nice..!

I love the Bauhaus colours and utilitarian abstraction of these maritime symbols. Imagine this strung across a room - either for a party, or just for fun! 

Hand sewn and appliqued by artisan women in rural India, these flags are cut from weighty 100% cotton cloth and hand-dyed with tea to create an authentic vintage feel. 

Inspired by the quilting and patchwork traditions of Amish communities in America, these flags marry that heritage with a revival of stitching skills in North Indian rural communities, where women are trained in the art of crafting these wonderful pieces that will become a part of your family celebrations for years to come.

Comprising 40 flags, this bunting measures approximately 30.5 x 1257 cms

Purchasing these flags helps give village women in India an opportunity to generate income, and to learn a skill which empowers them to improve their lives, send their children to school, and support their families. Previously one of the only available sources of income was to cut down trees in local forests - this initiative helps make that a thing of the past, providing a viable alternative and promoting the value of preserving nature.