Thin brass strips hammered in to the wood make intricate patterns
The inlay work is polished flat to
the wood surface
Mr Bashir is recognised as a Master Craftsman
Intricate carving shows off
the craftsman’s skill
A blend of Indian skill and UK designs
The dignity of work for the disadvantaged
Caring for workers as well as enjoying their skills
Buying Created gifts directly helps Mr Bashir and the families of the workers he employs
Making a difference
Created Partner Gospel House changes lives for the better in Sri Lanka
Gospel House provides training and employment making wooden toys and furniture
Deepa supervises one of the painting workshops for Gospel House
While Deepa worked at Gospel House, her husband, Anura, had to work away from home
The intricate work requires a steady hand and an eye for detail
The work has enable Deepa and Anura to build and furnish their house
Buying Created changes lives - selling it changes whole communities
Connecting with the people whose lives have been changed
Witnessing the change that fair trade brings
“I had no idea how much difference my sales of Created made”
“The Created trading partners are an inspiration”
Created Representative Carol Anne sums it up: ‘We read in the Gospel of John that Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
For me, that’s what Created is all about, enabling us all, whether a Created seller in the UK or a craft worker in Sri Lanka, to have life and to live it to the full.’