Scarf Collection Why we’re in business…
Flowing against the tide of fast fashion, Freeset Fabrics celebrates the heritage of hand-loom weaving in West Bengal, India. We provide fairly paid work, through the creation of beautiful scarves, for women at risk of being trafficked into prostitution.
Weaving is almost as old as the human race. The art of entwining grasses and leaves to create woven fabric was discovered centuries ago. West Bengal has a long tradition of producing exquisite textiles, including cotton, silk and jute for export world-wide. Each of our scarves is hand-woven on a traditional frame loom using hand-spun natural yarn dyed with azo-free dyes.
The once dominant strand of vulnerability for the women working with us is now being intertwined with new strands of choice and opportunity. Together we are reviving and strengthening an inspiring tradition, weaving a new fabric of hope and freedom.
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Your city slicker, walk in the park, dress down, dress up versatile companion...
Code & Color: FUR01SG - Stone Gray with Natural FUR01DB - Denim Blue with Natural
Size 196 x 42 cm (incl. tassels): 77 x 16.5 in
Composition: 60% Wool, 40% Cotton
Features: Handwoven with hand twisted fringe
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Code & Color: FUR01GS - Stone Gray with Stripes Code & Color: FUR01NS - Natural with Stripes
Size 196 x 42 cm Size 196 x 42 cm (incl. tassels): 77 x 16.5 in (incl. tassels): 77 x 16.5 in
Composition: 60% Wool, 40% Cotton Composition: 60% Wool, 40% Cotton
Features: Handwoven with hand twisted fringe Features: Handwoven with hand twisted fringe
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Your zesty, vibrant, summer of fun, fashion companion...
Code & Color: FPP01DB - Denim Blue with Lemon Yellow FPP01KG - Kiwi Green with Lemon Yellow FPP01RP - Rose Peach with Lemon Yellow FPP01TU - Turquoise with Rose Pink
Size 216 x 70 cm (incl. tassels): 85 x 27.5 in
Composition: 100% Cotton
Features: Handwoven with hand twisted fringe
Freeset Fabrics - weaving freedom 8 Freeset Fabrics - weaving freedom 9 “My daughter is now able to stay at school because I can afford to keep her there. My favorite work is weaving - I feel proud of my weaving...”
Najo
Started working at Freeset Fabrics in October 2014
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Your evening of culture & leisure, your city stroller and glamour moment accessory...
Code & Color: FEL01PU - Purple with Rose Pink FEL01JA - Jade with Sea Green FEL01PS - Pacific Sand
Size 216 x 65 cm (incl. tassels): 85 x 25.5 in
Composition: 100% Cotton
Features: Handwoven with hand twisted fringe
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Your cool and street-smart design statement, your stylish winning wonder!
Code & Color: FSD01GB - Stone Gray with Duck Egg Blue
Size 216 x 65 cm (incl. tassels): 85 x 25.5 in
Composition: 100% Cotton
Features: Handwoven with hand twisted fringe
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Code & Color: FSD01BS - Duck Egg Blue with Stripes Code & Color: FSD01PL - Plum with Antique Gold
Size 216 x 45 cm Size 216 x 65 cm (incl. tassels): 85 x 18 in (incl. tassels): 85 x 25.5 in
Composition: 100% Cotton Composition: 100% Cotton
Features: Handwoven with hand twisted fringe Features: Handwoven with hand twisted fringe
Freeset Fabrics - weaving freedom 16 Freeset Fabrics - weaving freedom 17 “I never knew that women are considered equal to men. Here at work we are valued...”
Shekha
Started working at Freeset Fabrics in March 2015
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Your professional & leisure wear statement, city sights and country excursions warming accessory...
Code & Color: FCH01MB - Midnight Blue
Size 216 x 55 cm (incl. tassels): 85 x 22 in
Composition: 60% Wool, 40% Cotton
Features: Handwoven with hand finished fringe
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Your memories in the making with family & friends. Your weekend of fun, road trip accompaniment...
Code & Color: FWE01TU - Turquoise FWE01CP - Cerise Pink FWE01DG - Dove Gray FWE01LG - Leaf Green FWE01RB - Royal Blue FWE01LI - Lime
Size 216 x 30 cm (incl. tassels): 85 x 12 in
Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Lycra
Features: Handwoven with hand twisted fringe
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We want Freeset Fabrics to work against the injustice and exploitation faced by women in the majority world. While acknowledging that employment is not the only answer to the troubles of women in rural India, it can play a significant role in effecting positive change.
As a customer, you can contribute to this transformative change, by purchasing the beautiful scarves made by the women of Freeset Fabrics.
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Our future plans go beyond scarves. By combining traditional and contemporary weaving techniques we will produce fabrics by the metre as well as home and fashion accessories. By adding more value through printing, dyeing, embroidery and sewing techniques we will also create jobs for an increasing number of women from communities where they are vulnerable to being trafficked into prostitution.
Freeset Fabrics - weaving freedom 26 Freeset Fabrics - weaving freedom 27 For details on how to buy or create a customized order, visit us online:
www.freesetfabrics.com
Special thanks to our photographers and models
Lifestyle photos by Calvina Nguyen Be part of the story… www.calvinaphotography.com Product photos by Manus Chau weaving freedom www.manuschauphotography.com
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