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Origins
In 1958, Barbara Sansoni, a colourist and artist, created
the Barefoot concept out of a need for a rehabilitation program
for young Sri Lankan women who had little, schooling and no
skills. Today Barefoot is a premier textile design company
exporting worldwide.
Where and how are they made?
All Barefoot products are fully hand made from start to finish
from a yarn which is hand dyed, using premium Swiss colour
fast and non-toxic dyes.
They are hand woven and fashioned into various woven products
with no time constraints imposed upon the weavers and needle
women, insuring only the highest quality of workmanship.
The cloth is in demand for its utility and appearance. Designers
are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative
imagination.
Supporting 3rd World Countries
Barefoots provide employment to communities and these women
which are not cheap substitutes for machinery, which is why
Barefoot products are relatively expensive.
Barefoot products are not mass-produced and no two pieces
are the same. Barefoot is not a charitable organisation, but
the workers receive an honest wage and the joy of being able
to support themselves, acquiring dignity and self-respect.
'Barefoot is about creation and design. It is about the inspiration
and influence at work behind their intense passion for colour
and textiles'
 
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