Woven Nettle Washcloth

Ten Thousand Villages is a global maker-to-market company that addresses economic injustice, works to break the cycle of generational poverty, and ignites social change through ethically-sourced certified fair trade handcrafted wares. They are pioneers of the fair trade movement and partner with local organizations worldwide. These washcloths are made by Sana Hastakala in Kathmandu, Nepal.  First off, these are soft. We thought they would be good dirty knee and elbow scrubbers but they are actually good everything scrubbers. Hand crocheted Allo (Himalayan nettle) is a durable fine thread with a bit of tooth to it for gentle exfoliation to massage off dead skin and tough dirt. Clean off the day with this beautiful washcloth.  Nettle is being exalted as the material of the future with its high strength, long fibers, and insulative properties. It is a robust, low input crop, making it substantially more sustainable than cotton and even linen. We are so excited to offer this washcloth as