UGERpads – CLOTH PADS FOR PERIODS !!

UGER, meaning “new beginnings” in Mewari, is a women’s group in Udaipur supported by Jatan Sansthan. Under the guidance of Lakshmi Murthy, they have begun an endeavor for menstrual health and awareness.
the UGER project aims to provide a healthy alternative to disposable pads, which contain chemicals and nonwoven polymers. The effects of long term usage of synthetic disposable sanitary napkins have not been determined, while cloth has been safely used by women in managing their menstruation for centuries. Traditionally women in India have used cloth, and many still do, so the concept of a cloth pad is not entirely foreign.
While creating a product that is helpful to the environment and to women’s bodies, the women of UGER are also engaged in enhancing their livelihoods and futures, as they earn income through the sale of the pads, and also learn valuable skills such as stitching, banking, and business management. Additionally, the project works to increase awareness about menstruation and end the silence and taboo surrounding the matter, through seminars in colleges and in discussions with different community groups, both rural and urban.

more information at – http://www.jatansansthan.org/uger/the-ugerpads/

prices list and contact – http://www.jatansansthan.org/price-list/

 

Kagzi – A unique paper making clan (handmade paper products)

Kagzis are more wholesome than just business people. They preserve a remarkable heritage that grew out of the interactions of Turks with India. Over time, this heritage has become unique to India, worth a sociologist’s attention.

Tucked away in a village near Jaipur is the world’s largest centre of hand-made paper!The variety that one finds in India is not just about different types of people and culture. There is surprise and variety in the number of economic activities too! Whole specialised craft-based businesses exist tucked away in pockets across the land. Each of these will narrate a fascinating tale.

read there story at – http://www.goodnewsindia.com/Pages/content/traditions/kagzi.html

    

products available are –

Handmade Floral Paper
Handmade Crocodile Paper
Handmade Batik Paper
Handmade Embossed Paper
Handmade Dew Paper
Handmade Leather Paper
Handmade Screen Print Paper
Handmade Paper Note Book
Handmade Paper Stationery
Handmade Paper Bags
Handmade Paper Boxes
Handmade Paper Photo Frames
Handmade Paper Album

To know more visit – http://kagziindia.com/index.html