Why Dignify?
This amazing company was founded in 2012 in response to the suffering faced by too many woman trapped in slavery and human trafficking. Dignify sells high quality Kantha blankets and other beautiful throws. But these blankets aren’t just beautiful, they are made by at-risk woman who are able to stop or avoid becoming sex-workers because of the income they receive by creating these blankets. Partnering with a Bangladesh organization Basha, Dignify has changed the lives of over a hundred woman. More amazing facts about Dignify are…
Bangladesh partner Basha gives work to over a 150 artisans and support staff, providing a fair wage, free daycare and education for the employees
The Kantha Blankets are in the process of becoming a certified fair-trade product
The blankets are hand stitched from six layers of reclaimed sari cloth