Women-led.  Leadership at Mehera Shaw

Women-led. Leadership at Mehera Shaw

March 08, 2021

As the co-owner and executive director of Mehera Shaw, I have often been asked what it’s like as a women, to run a fair trade, artisan manufacturing company based in India. . . . At the core of my own leadership style as a woman, is showing respect—for the individuals, their skills, their families, the context of their lives and the culture.  I find leadership is more about understanding every situation from another person’s perspective than telling people what to do.  

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International Women's Day #SheEmpowersHer

International Women's Day #SheEmpowersHer

March 07, 2020

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global day of recognition of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements—and aspirations—of women. The day is also a call to action to increase equality of opportunity between men and women.

This year’s campaign theme of #SheEmpowersHer is a reminder that we are all in this together and all supporting each other, regardless of nationality or socio-economic status.  

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The reality is women’s empowerment is a gradual process.  In the context of our work, it is a process of skills building and gain responsibility, opportunities.  It takes a community and it takes the support of all individuals.  Everyone matters. 

Respect, diginity, education, opportunity, support matter. 

It takes all this and more.  The reality is, we all empower each other one step at a time.

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What You Wear Matters:  How Fair Trade practices empower women

What You Wear Matters: How Fair Trade practices empower women

May 09, 2019

Does it really matter if you buy a product from a Fair Trade-certified manufacturer, instead of one who isn’t? In the bigger picture, does a single purchase really change the world?

Our answer at Mehera Shaw is an emphatic “YES!”

The welfare of women is of prime importance to Mehera Shaw, a long-time member of the Fair Trade Federation. 

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Upcycled Holiday Gifts Made by our Women Artisans

Upcycled Holiday Gifts Made by our Women Artisans

November 15, 2018

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What You Wear Matters:  How Fair Trade Practices Empower Women

What You Wear Matters: How Fair Trade Practices Empower Women

May 12, 2018

The welfare of women is of prime importance to Mehera Shaw, a long-time member of the Fair Trade Federation. We know that our adherence to Fair Trade employment policies empowers women even beyond those who work directly for the company.

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#PressforProgress  I  International Women's Day

#PressforProgress I International Women's Day

March 08, 2018

Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day, when women and men around the globe focus on the achievements of women as well as remaining inequities. This year’s theme, #PressForProgress, asks all of us to take some action that does something positive for women.

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Upcycled Ornaments Made by Mehera Shaw Women Artisans!!!

Upcycled Ornaments Made by Mehera Shaw Women Artisans!!!

November 05, 2017

A glimpse at our upcycled products. Made by hand from post production scrap fabric in hand block prints and organic cottons.  

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Conscious Style: What Inspires Us?

Conscious Style: What Inspires Us?

August 21, 2016

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Slow Fashion: The Crucial Factor in Sustainability

Slow Fashion: The Crucial Factor in Sustainability

October 11, 2015

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Fit/Sizing/Care

FIT

Our styles are meant to give room to breath and move.  We use fine tailoring coupled with a relaxed, comfortable fit.

We use a fit guide for each of our styles to provide more information about the fit that was intended.

Slim Fit: a close fit to the body. Regular Fit: a comfortable, relaxed fit with room around the body. Generous Fit: a very loose fit (such as in our oversized blouses) with lots of room around the body for ease of movement.

SIZING

h4XS/ 36

h4S/ 38

h4M/40

h4L/ 42

h4XL/44

h4chest

h435.5 inches/ 90 cm

h437.5 inches/95 cm

h439.5 inches/ 100 cm

h441.5 inches/ 105 cm

h444.5 inches. 113 cm

h44cm extra from body

h4waist

h426 inches/ 66 cm

h428 inches/ 71 cm

h430 inches/ 76 cm

h432 inches/ 81 cm

h435 inches/ 89 cm

h4fitted

h4low waist

h428 inches/71 cm

h430 inches/76 cm

h432 inches/ 81 cm

h434 inches/ 86 cm

h437 inches/ 94 cm

h4fitted

h4hip

h437 inches/ 94 cm

h439 inches/ 99 cm

h441 inches/ 104 cm

h443 inches/ 109 cm

h446 inches/ 1

h44cm extra from body

WASHCARE

All garments have been washed several times during the printing/dyeing and manufacturing process.  

CARE for 100% cotton

We recommend cold water machine wash (up to 30 degrees celsius) with a bio detergent and either tumble dry on low heat or line dry in shade for all of our 100% cotton garments/homewares (except for quilts).  

Iron on reverse side of garment following fabric settings.  

Do not use bleach or stain remover.

Cold water wash and low heat drying or line drying in the shade will increase the life of the garment, prolong the vibrancy of the colors and reduce energy use. Shrinkage on all cottons is minimal, approximately 3%.

Garments/homewares are dyed or printed using AZO free, low-impact, pigment or reactive dyes unless otherwise noted.  These dyes are color-fast, but care should still be taken to wash with like colors to retain the vibrancy of the colors.

CARE for 100% cotton quilts

For quilts with cotton fill, we recommend spot or light surface cleaning only with a damp cloth and mild detergent.  Eco-friendly dry cleaning is also recommended. 

CARE for herbal/vegetable dye items

Vegetable dyes are not colorfast and are specifically marked in the product description.  We strongly recommend that all vegetable dye products be washed once before use in a cold water wash with minimal detergent.  Wash separately. Tumble dry on low heat or line dry in shade.  Iron on reverse side.  Do not use bleach or stain remover.

Please keep in mind that indigo dye does continually fade over time.  This is the nature of true indigo dye and is not a defect, but rather a sign of the 'living' nature of the dye.

CARE for silk and cotton/silk

For our silk and cotton silk garments/homewares, we also recommend gentle cycle machine wash cold water (up to 30 degrees celsius) or delicate hand washing to increase the life of the garment and reduce the environmental footprint from energy use, detergents and water wastage.  

Tumble dry on low heat or line dry in shade.  

Iron on reverse side of garment following fabric settings.

Do not use bleach or stain remover.

Dry cleaning using an eco-friendly service is also recommended.

CARE for linen and cotton/linen

For our linen and cotton linen garments/homewares, we also recommend gentle cycle machine wash cold water (up to 30 degrees celsius) or delicate hand washing to increase the life of the garment and reduce the environmental footprint from energy use, detergents and water wastage.  

Tumble dry on low heat or line dry in shade.  

Iron on reverse side of garment following fabric settings.

Do not use bleach or stain remover.