India's Eunuchs
- Jonit Mata
- 20 Mar, 2011
In Mumbai last summer, Michelle and I twice ran into hijras, or eunuchs, as they’re referred to in English…once while stopped at a red light in an... Read More ››
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In Mumbai last summer, Michelle and I twice ran into hijras, or eunuchs, as they’re referred to in English…once while stopped at a red light in an... Read More ››
Well, maybe not THAT famous, but we are so proud of our little Arbor skirt for making it on a TV show! She was just... Read More ››
I walk the streets of India oftentimes in this very state. Traversing India is like taking a river swim – the fantastic part about being... Read More ››
The global marketing firm Edelman conducted their 4th annual good purpose study to explore consumer attitudes around social purpose and their social expectations of companies. ... Read More ››
9. Sign up for newsletters from organizations in the Fair Trade movement – You can get regular updates from the Fair Trade Federation and the Fair Trade Resource Network.... Read More ››
Selecting Chennai – India’s fourth-ish largest city – as our port of entry into India is comparable to the average European deciding to launch their... Read More ››
It’s early November… time to place orders with our producer groups for Spring/Summer 2011. To help us determine what to order, we hosted a focus... Read More ››
Hello everyone! Joni, Michelle, and I have finally reached the peace and solitude of the Cardamon Hills in the state of Kerala. We have settled... Read More ››
Wednesday I witnessed 106-year-old Ignacia Garibay de Moya request an absentee ballot to vote for the first time in this election. She became a citizen... Read More ››
Most Indian women decorate their face, be it w/ yellow facial dye or a multitude of multi-colored dots. We’ve visited enough temples to recognize that... Read More ››
Something you really don’t see in the U.S. is the family motorbike ride. I was determined to get a few shots this time in India. Read More ››
STOP TRAFFICK is a grassroots effort to raise funds for victims of human trafficking. If you’re in/near Chicago, please join us at their annual fundraiser... Read More ››
Mata means mother in Hindi, and we are always inspired by the strength and dedication of the mothers we meet in India. Read More ››
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but more scary than ghosts and ghouls is that our festivities are supporting child labor. Read More ››
Mindful Moment October: Fabulous Fair Trade Fashion from Conscious Living TV on Vimeo. Read More ››
Udaipur is one of my favorite places in India, especially because of its animal life. It’s like being on safari, without leaving the city. I’ve... Read More ››
October is Fair Trade Month. Last year there were over 250 grassroots events around the country to promote and support fair trade. This year there... Read More ››
I just can’t get over the cows (and bulls!). They’re everywhere, just wandering around the streets and paths. They park themselves where the mood strikes,... Read More ››
Everywhere we went, we noticed women wearing colorful, embroidered outfits that had a long skirt and a hooded waist-length cape. Rather than a fashion craze,... Read More ››
We want to thank Hannah Warren, founder and Executive Director of Jhoole, for being such a fabulous host! We spent two lovely days designing in the... Read More ››