Fleur-de-Lis Star Zardozi Ornament - Tara Projects

This Zardozi embroidered ornament features four fleur-de-lis in a star pattern. Blue with gold ribbon edges. A Just Creations Exclusive. Meet the Artisans Agra is a city in northern India and known for being the home of the iconic Taj Mahal. Agra is also the home to an artisan cooperative of women and men who create gorgeous, handcrafted ornaments using traditional beading and embroidery techniques called Zardozi. World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) member Tara Projects supports the artisans by finding markets for their products and helping them address a number of social issues all too common in their region. Recently, with funds generated by ornament sales, Tara Projects completed a new education center in poverty-stricken areas of Agra, India. With this new school, children who traditionally have been forced to work to support their families have an increased opportunity to complete their primary education. The school enrolled 100 children as soon as it opened. Tara also hosted