Leila Red Platter
Leila Red Platter
This unique red platter is handmade by a women's group in Hebron, Palestine, using recycled materials, ensuring traditional craftsmanship continues while supporting local livelihoods.
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Add a touch of unique, handcrafted beauty to your kitchen with the Leila Red Platter. Made in Hebron, Palestine, this platter is more than just a serving dish; it's a piece of art with a story.
Each platter is crafted and hand-painted by Khitam, a skilled artisan from a local women's group. This initiative is dedicated to alleviating poverty and unemployment in the community, while also preserving traditional Palestinian handicraft workmanship.
By choosing this platter, you're not only bringing a beautiful and functional item into your home but also directly supporting Khitam and her family, enabling her to achieve economic independence. As she puts it, "now I cannot live without it" – a testament to the profound impact of this work.
- Fairtrade and handmade
- Made from environmentally-friendly recycled materials
- Supports women artisans in Hebron, Palestine
- Each piece is unique, with slight variations in measurements and patterns, celebrating its handcrafted nature
This platter makes a thoughtful and impactful gift for housewarmings, weddings, birthdays, or for anyone who appreciates history, folklore, and supporting ethical craftsmanship.
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.