Thomas Gainsborough hanging decoration

£9.00

Richly embroidered in gold coloured metallic thread, this ornate Christmas decoration of Thomas Gainsborough will add real splendour to your festive finery.

St. Nicolas create handmade Christmas decorations. For the last 25 years they have worked with a small charity in Thailand helping disadvantaged rural women. Today, 200 skilled women work at home sewing their decorations. Their Christmas decorations are made using the rare and traditional method of zardozi embroidery, a respected skill handed down from generation to generation.

7 x 17cm

All purchases help Gainsborough’s House

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Not to be given to children under 36 months.

The Indian Christmas decorations are made using the traditional method of zardozi embroidery. Zari (meaning gold) embroidery originated in Persia and reached India in the 12th century. It is a highly skilled embroidery technique that traditionally used gold wires and jewels to embellish courtly robes.

St. Nicolas is proud to be a member of BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Suppliers) and supports the 10 Principles of Fair Trade, as set out by the World Fair Trade Organisation.

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