   Santosh Lauji's nimble hands embroider intricate details into elaborate bedcovers and table linens. Using locally loomed cotton, a needle, colorful thread and tiny mirrors, she incorporates traditional Indian designs into stylish linens for your home. For 35 years Santosh has earned supplemental income for her family by doing embroidery work for Ten Thousand Villages artisan partner St. Mary's Mahila Shikshan Kendra in Ahmedabad, India. her work adds art to her daily life as she completes her embroidery between household chores of cleaning, washing, and cooking. Her embroidery also represents threads of sustainability for the past 35 years. As a result of her work, her three children were able to attend school and her son currently studies computer engineering at the university, representing new opportunities for the next generation.
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