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Haitian Visits
Written By: Administrator
2007-04-02 10:57:19

During the summer of 2006, Corissa Krueger from Set Free International met with the artisans in Lougou to provide product concept direction, as well as funds for the purchase of local materials. Lightweight cotton fabrics were purchased and distributed among the women to encourage experimentation with design. The product concept being developed for sale in the USA is a Christmas tree skirt. Design elements will not focus on customary images such as Poinsettias, wreaths, or trees, but rather will be large, colorful floral patterns of such things as the Hibiscus, which blooms in December in Haiti. To see photos of their experimentation, click here.

While in Lougou for the March 2007, medical mission, Madeleine Avignon had the opportunity to meet with the women artisans. She distributed payment from Set Free to each of the women for their work during the design experimentation stage. The women were excited and eager to continue.