Rainbow Collection
The one thing that bothers me about the World Cup, is how much money other countries (ie. China) are making off the fan merchandise that’s being sold. My Mom sent me the link to this article about a Dutch start-up which has had supporter products made, but have made sure that it’s South Africa who benefits from the sales. And more than that, unemployed people in South Africa. Way to go!
The business is known as the Rainbow Collection and they’ve worked along with Africa!Ignite to have 100 000 orange beaded bracelets, along with a whole bunch of other beaded things, made up by 400 unemployed rural women in Kwazulu Natal.
The products are stylish, well made, and for a good (South African!) cause. Great, no?
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Written by: Sarah
Filed under: Handmade Things on June 17th, 2010
