Kopila Women Unveil Holiday Handmade Goods
Wednesday, November 01, 2023
We have some big news in sustainable style – the Kopila Valley Women’s Cooperative has some lovely new gift ideas for you this holiday season!
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a friend, you can find fairly-made products that are both beautiful and useful for you to wear or decorate your home. At the same time, you support the Kopila women who are working hard so their families can thrive.
The KVWC women make kitchen linens, scarves, tote bags, and baskets all year from upcycled materials, locally-grown grasses, and all-natural cotton. After several years of making products for BlinkNow’s programs, the women formed their own Cooperative in 2017, and we love what they’re doing! We are especially excited about their new holiday items, which are now up for sale on the BlinkNow Goods web store.
Apekshya Thapa (pictured below) manages the daily operations of the Cooperative and mentors women who are seeking jobs or starting businesses because she believes that, if a woman is given the opportunity to participate equally in society, she will be unstoppable. “We are on a mission to help every woman and girl claim their value and find their voice.”
About this new holiday collection, Apekshya says, “The most amazing thing is that the more you wash the fabrics, the more strong – or we say thick – it becomes.”
We have two new holiday-colored hand towels, some holiday colored table runners and napkins, tote bags, purses and keyrings, and a canvas handwoven basket.
First, our traditional striped hand towels are now accented with reds and greens for the holiday season! These pure cotton towels are hand-loomed and generously sized at 20x40.”
Table runners and napkins are also getting a holiday twist! These are a one-of-a-kind design and dress up any party or family dinner. Bring in a festive look!
In totes and accessories, the women are now offering dhaka tote bags, which are made from cotton and can be used as a purse, reusable grocery bag, or tote. New purses and key rings have also been added to the mix -- visit the web store to view all the choices!
And finally, the canvas handwoven basket is wowing everyone who sees it. It’s perfect for laundry, a child’s room, or a number of household uses.
Bulk/wholesale ordering is also available -- these are wonderful (and have been used for) for corporate gifts, wedding parties, youth group fundraisers and Bar Mitzvah projects, school clubs, and more! Contact goods@blinknow.org for details.
Make sure you don’t miss out! This holiday collection is only available for a short time, so plan your shopping now and support the women entrepreneurs at the Cooperative -- and BlinkNow at the same time.
View our new product video on Instagram or Facebook.
Visit the BlinkNow Goods web store to buy your gifts!
The BlinkNow Foundation provides an education and a loving, caring home for children without homes, impoverished and at-risk children. The foundation also provides community outreach to reduce poverty, empower women, improve health, and encourage sustainability and social justice - it fulfills its mission by providing financial support and management oversight to the Kopila Valley Children's Home and Kopila Valley School in Surkhet, Nepal. In addition to the home and school, Kopila Valley runs a Health & Wellness program, Women's Center, Home for At-Risk Students, Futures Career Readiness Program, and integrated Sustainability Program across all initiatives. The Kopila Valley Women's Cooperative is a for-profit social enterprise.