Leila Platter
In stock
Dispatched directly by So Just Shop from United Kingdom
UK standard delivery typically 1–3 business days
Fairtrade and handmade using environmentally-friendly recycled materials, this platter is crafted by a local women’s group in Hebron, Palestine that strive to alleviate local poverty and unemployment, whilst sustaining Palestinian handicraft workmanship traditions. A beautiful addition to your kitchen that is a keeper.
Traditionally gifted to newly weds, buy it for yourself or gift it. It would make a great gift idea as housewarming, newlywed, Christmas, birthday, for history fans, folklore item collectors, chef, cooks and friends and family alike.
Khitam hand paints all of the ceramics. Working in a community with high unemployment enables her to economically support herself and her family; she summarised the impact and her feeling towards this undertaking is a few words;
she said, "now I cannot live without it”. Scroll down to see her in action.
Please be aware these are handmade so each is unique in style and may vary in terms of measurements and patterns.
About Our Brand So Just Shop
So Just Shop addresses the demand for distinctive, ethically produced lifestyle goods by connecting consumers with handcrafted accessories and homeware. In a market often dominated by mass-produced items, the brand champions traditional craftsmanship and provides a vital platform for artisans to share their skills and narratives, offering an alternative that values both beauty and social impact.
What truly sets So Just Shop apart is its unwavering commitment to empowering female artisans from some of the world's most vulnerable communities. Their collections, including ethical jewellery, are meticulously designed in collaboration with women-led artisan groups across Kenya, India, Nepal, and Colombia, utilising recycled gold-tone brass, aluminium, and silver, alongside locally sourced, sustainable materials.
Beyond the creation of beautiful products, So Just Shop focuses intently on generating meaningful labour and fostering economic independence. In 2021 alone, the brand generated 80,000 hours of work for its artisans, demonstrating a tangible commitment to improving livelihoods and fostering sustainable community development through fair trade practices.