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Here’s wishing you a vibrant week ahead! 🌺🌸🌼Vibrant florals hand embroidered by rural artisans, from the NGO @ahambhumika in India. #charitymade #handmade #embroidered #handembroidery #cushion #cushionproject #cushionlove #lovecolour #colourmyhome #vibrantcolors #floralcushions #floralcushioncovers #forallove #florals #interiorstyling #interiorproducts #cushioncovers (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcxJDvnMSb8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The turbaned man! This fun cushion has been inspired by Gond art (a tribal art form of Central India) and features a turbaned man- a design inspired by a Kisan/ farmer, who in certain parts of India, wears a big turban, dons a big moustache and is often seen smoking a bidi. The cushion cover has been hand embroidered by artisans from the charity Aham Bhumika in Bhopal India. .... #shopwithapurpose #charitymade #charitymadecushions #christmasgifts #christmas #christmasgiftsideas #interiorgifts #interiorgiftshop #christmasgiftsforhim (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CILGbvMpqWg/?igshid=19c76rox3ifje

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A colourful Christmas tree, made by our charity partners Aham Bhumika in Bhopal, India. This beautiful cushion cover has been #handembroidered by rural women artisans as part of Charity Aham Bhumika’s embroidery initiative. On sale now at £15 ⭐️. 10% of all sales will go back to support the charity in its work. 🙏 ...... #charitymade #charitymadewithlove #cushioncover #cushioncovers #christmasgifts #christmastree #christmasmadebetter #christmasiscoming #christmasdecor #christmasthemed #christmasfurnishings (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIIqKnlJJ7f/?igshid=80ts1nb8mi4q

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‘Mere colour can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways’ ~ Oscar Wilde. #happyfridayeveryone A colourful #charitymade #cushioncover ....... #interiorproducts #colourfulcushions #lovecolour #lovecolours #interiorproductswelove #interiorstyle #interiors #coloursofnature #colourrefresh #christmasgifts #christmasdecor #cushionstyle #handembroidered #handembroidery #supportsmallbusiness #supportartists #supportsocialenterprise (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIFkCSopfss/?igshid=m8qt8veskz3w

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As we’re talking #giftideas this week, this one is for the #catparents out there 🤩 ~ hand embroidered by rural women artisans supported by our charity partners @ahambhumika in India. This is one gift that’s sure to put a smile on a few faces - 10% of the sale of all our charity made cushions goes back to support Aham Bhumika with its work. ..... #christmasgifts #catsofinstagram #catlovers #catloversclub #catlover #christmas #giftideas #gift #charitymade #charitymadegift #interiors #interiorstyling #interiorproducts #homedecor #homedecorproducts (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIDGP6rpS2w/?igshid=wyqq51yyjhel

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When you #BuySocial you're choosing to spend your pound with social enterprises that are reinvesting their profits to address issues like homelessness, unemployment, ethical trade & climate change in local communities. That is why we share seuk’s vision of a world where social enterprise is the usual way of doing business. To us, this is at the heart of what we aim to do -- by partnering with social enterprises from India and across the globe we hope to Continue to deliver beautiful products that have a purpose; ones that sustain communities with work and keep traditional artisanal skills alive. 💜 This upcoming festive season- help us help other social enterprises by #buyingsocial —— #socialenterpriseuk #socialstoriesclub #ruralwomenempowerment #sustainableproducts♻️📦 #charitymade #socialenterpriseday #interior #ethical #purchasewithpurpose #giftswithpurpose #socialenterprises #sustainable #empoweringartisans #empoweringcommunities (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGcetKxJMQO/?igshid=n2gdk0138f10

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A perfect gift for the budding #writer out there — the pencils cushion cover✏️! #handembroidered by rural women artisans from India, as party of charity Aham Bhumika’s embroidery project. As with all our charity made range 10% of the profits from this cushion will be contributed back to Aham Bhumika. .... ... #gifts #giftsforyoungwriters #charitymade #giftswithmeaning #embroidery #embroideryart #cushioncover #cushioncovers #presents🎁 #gifts🎁 #interiordecorating #interiors #interiordesign #homedecor #sassyhomestyle #bohemianhome (at Pinner) https://www.instagram.com/p/B21aN11hBT-/?igshid=89s358c5qqpt

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A perfect gift for the budding #writer out there — the pencils cushion cover✏️! #handembroidered by rural women artisans from India, as party of charity Aham Bhumika’s embroidery project. As with all our charity made range 10% of the profits from this cushion will be contributed back to Aham Bhumika. .... ... #gifts #giftsforyoungwriters #charitymade #giftswithmeaning #embroidery #embroideryart #cushioncover #cushioncovers #presents🎁 #gifts🎁 #interiordecorating #interiors #interiordesign #homedecor #sassyhomestyle #bohemianhome (at Pinner) https://www.instagram.com/p/B21aN11hBT-/?igshid=89s358c5qqpt

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Happy Friday! We hope you’re having a good one. ✨Bringing you beautiful colour inspiration this weekend are these gorgeous #tropical birds cushion covers in vibrant colours, hand embroidered by rural artisans in India as part of charity Aham Bhumika’s embroidery initiative. 🧡💚💛 ..... #charitymade #handmade #giftswithmeaning #giftswithpurpose #interiordesign #interiors #interiorspaces #homedecor #fortheloveofdecor1 #forthehome #handembroidery #handembroidered #embroidery https://www.instagram.com/p/B2oMdieB1_S/?igshid=1xegx4lwbj053

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Late post, but very pleased to see our #charitymade #cushions be included in Live Ribble Magazine. Thank you #liveribblevalley 🙏 ........ ........ #handmadecushions #ruralwomen #ruralempowerment #cushions #handembroidered #handmade #interiors #homedecor #interiorstyling #onlineshopping #cushionlove https://www.instagram.com/p/BzvJoEtBv-B/?igshid=x3dk447ra6jl

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Self-sufficiency and a better future for rural women in India

At The Elephant Head, we continue our efforts to feature goods that we love, ones that are handcrafted using traditional techniques, handmade by independent, small-scale artisan groups, and ones that support sustainable working practices. Our recent partnership with Indian charity, Aham Bhumika is another step in this direction.

The beautiful range of hand embroidered charity-made cushion covers on sale on our website have proven to be quite popular, with only a few products left in stock. Each cushion cover has been hand-embroidered by an artisan from a village on the outskirts of Bhopal, India, as part of The Embroidery Project, an Aham Bhumika initiative.

Based in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh in India, Aham Bhumika is a Non-Government Organisation that works to equip underprivileged women living in rural areas with the skills they need to earn a living and become self-sufficient. So far, The Embroidery Project has taught more than 30 women how to create products such as sarees, tote bags and cushion covers which they can then sell to generate an income.

Quirky, fun, sophisticated… something for everyone!

Ten different designs are available to choose from, and there’s something for everyone, from the fun, the quirky, and the vibrant, to the sophisticated, charming and elegant. Each square cushion cover measures 16 X 16 inches, is made from cotton and has a tie-back fastening so it can be removed from the cushion for washing. The quality and attention to detail on each cover make them a wonderful and unique addition to any home, or business.

Many of the designs on the cushion covers are inspired by Gond art, a tribal art form of Central India. The Gonds, are the largest tribal (Adivasi) community in India and are Dravidian's whose origin can be traced to the pre-Aryan era. The word Gond comes from Kond, which means green mountains in the Dravidian idiom. Read more about the contemporary evolution of this art form.

Gond art is particularly evident in the Gond Deer cushion (£19.50), a whimsical pink deer with sprawling antlers, and The Turbaned Indian Man (£19.50), who is certain to evoke a smile. The Turbaned Indian Man is inspired by a Kisan, a stereotypical, bidi-smoking farmer with a big turban and exaggerated moustache.

Other designs include delightful Bugs and Butterflies (£17.50), Colourful Bunting (£16.50), the slightly mystical Birds (£17.50) and Sea Creatures (£17.50) and the quirky Eyes cushion (£16.50).

For those who prefer monochrome or geometrical patterns, the Circular Patterned Cushion (£16.50) and Geometric Cushion Cover (£16.50) are inspired by Sashiko, a form of Japanese folk embroidery.

Shop for a cause

When you purchase an Aham Bhumika cushion cover from The Elephant Head, you not only benefit from a quality cushion that has been pre-shrunk and pre-washed for your convenience but is also helping to fund this incredibly worthwhile organisation.

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