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Rumi Rose showcases Silk Road inspired fashion, beauty, home, lifestyle, and culture with a mission to empower artisans and support sustainability, cultural education, social responsibility and ethical practices. Brands include:
RUMI ROSE
BIBI AISHA
ARTIZAN SARAI
FOROCCIS VINTAGE
GUILDED CARAVAN HOME
Rumi Rose also helps to connect products to an international audience and new markets, so that artisans can sustain their personal and communal livelihoods. Proceeds from sales support women in Afghanistan:
Proceeds from Rumi Rose sales support an Afghan women's entrepreneurship program in Kabul through "Beauty for Good Project". In partnership with Nooristan Foundation's 'Empower an Entrepreneur' initiative, the program provides skills training for women in Kabul. These women are either in the age range of 17-22 and were not allowed to pursue further education due to family restrictions or 30-55 who are widows or married to disabled men and must provide for their families. In addition to learning sewing skills, the women receive basic literacy and numeracy training.
The women work together in a cooperative to produce various products to take to local markets. They are given training on production, quality control and marketing. After successful completion of the program, the women are given certificates. If they choose to become an entrepreneur, the program will provide her with a sewing machine and a gift of $250 USD to buy supplies and materials to get started.
Rumi Rose also takes in active role in helping with design of the products to help reach international market/s.