{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"wild-orchid-kantha-scarf-india-1","title":"Wild Orchid Kantha Scarf - India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a demonstration store. You can purchase this product from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.farandwidecollective.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFar \u0026amp; Wide Collective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan: House of Wandering Silk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from vintage silk saris, this patterned scarf in lively hues of purple is quilted with a simple running stitch – a technique called “kantha.” Each kantha scarf is one-of-a-kind boasting unique patterns and a mix of both bright and earthy complementary colours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKantha is still the most popular form of embroidery practiced by rural women in the West Bengal State of India. The stitching work can be done in the privacy of the home allowing even women from conservative families to participate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e• 100% silk – dry clean only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Dimensions: 200cm x 45cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"House of Wandering Silk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35886224914,"sku":"a3314506in","price":89.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2076\/0907\/products\/wildorchid_copy.jpg?v=1496792746"},{"product_id":"banana-leaf-green-placemats-set-of-two","title":"Banana-leaf Green Placemats - Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a demonstration store. You can purchase this product from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.farandwidecollective.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFar \u0026amp; Wide Collective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan: Barefoot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003eSold in sets of two, t\u003c\/span\u003ehese hand-woven cotton-twill placemats are hand-dyed in striking shades of banana-leaf green, yellow and turquoise. The stripes add a bold graphic element.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTextile weaving is one of the oldest crafts in Sri Lanka. It has however, with the import of cheaper and lower quality textiles, had to struggle for survival in recent decades. This product is made by the more than 750 mostly female weavers and needle women at Barefoot who practice their craft out of small work centres located in the countryside. The strong and vibrant colours are a reflection Sri Lankan culture and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 16px;\"\u003e•   \u003cem\u003e100% cotton.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e•   Dimensions: 46cm x 33cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barefoot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35886360914,"sku":"h4510705sr","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2076\/0907\/products\/h4510705sr.jpg?v=1496792906"},{"product_id":"purple-vintage-carpet-floor-pillow-afghanistan","title":"Purple Vintage Carpet Floor Pillow (Small) - Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a demonstration store. 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Each one is decidedly unique, with different weaves and textures all combining to make a beautiful work of art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Dimensions: 20\" (51cm) x 20\" (51cm)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Insert is not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chuk Palu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35886399826,"sku":"h3150500af","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2076\/0907\/products\/13038FAW_PRO_PillowE_116_copy.jpg?v=1496792972"},{"product_id":"water-buffalo-clutch-in-red-pakistan","title":"Water-buffalo Clutch in Red - Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a demonstration store. 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Designed by UK designer Pippa Small and handcrafted by Javid Noori for Turquoise Mountain, they are lovely on their own or when paired with the matching bracelet and necklace. The stones are locally sourced in Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAfghanistan is home to an array of spectacular gems, most of which are cultivated from the northeast ancient mines of the Hindu Kush mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turquoise Mountain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35886478610,"sku":"j2500512af","price":109.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2076\/0907\/products\/35_kunzite.jpg?v=1496793158"},{"product_id":"lapis-round-star-earrings-afghanistan","title":"Lapis Round Star Earrings - Afghanistan\/India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a demonstration store. 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