Hand Knitted Slippers 100% Pure NZ Wool - Taupe

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These lovely house shoes are skillfully handmade using high quality wool, so they will keep your feet toasty and warm throughout the winter months, while remaining breathable. Each pair supports women from low-income families in Azerbaijan, and features traditional patterns used in Azerbaijani carpets.

  • 100% pure New Zealand wool
  • Leather soles
  • Made ethically by women in Azerbaijan
  • Skillfully handcrafted
  • Various Sizes
  • Also available in blue (50% wool, 50% acrylic)
About the Makers

GK Collective 

GK Collective is a social enterprise that provides women in rural areas of Azerbaijan with meaningful work that preserves traditional cultural knitting practices. Currently there are 25 women working with GK Collective who come from low-income families. The women make slippers and socks that feature traditional patterns used in Azerbaijan carpets.

Learn more about GK Collective's social impact here.

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