Today’s Excitement – Luscious Silks
I am so excited to be getting a huge shipment of beautiful silks today from Phnom Phen, Cambodia. To me, opening a 40 pound box bursting with hundreds of pieces of incredible silk is like opening a treasure chest full of jewels. The colors are rich, full and iridescent. The shimmering beauty of this silk boggles my mind, having seen firsthand where it is spun, dyed, woven and sewn.
For me, the sight of this silk brings to mind the many women who train for years and work so hard to produce it. Because of their work producing silk through a woman’s foundation in Cambodia, these women are able to send their children to school, provide them with medical and dental treatment and earn a fair living. I love selling this beautiful silk (in the form of embroidered school ties for the guys and scarves for the girls.) The satisfaction that I personally receive from being able to support this foundation, these women and their children through selling their silk is far more than anything I have ever experienced.
That’s why I am excited today. This shipment will support many families for many months. I hope to continue to sell more and more for them. Take a look at some of these colors…
4 Responses to “Today’s Excitement – Luscious Silks”
By sandy garcia on Apr 7, 2010
Theresa – the cause served combined with the pure beauty of what is made by these women is inspiring, truly.
By John Bracker on Apr 7, 2010
What a gift!
By April Rivera on Apr 7, 2010
Theresa, Beautiful silks! Your passion for helping others continues. Can’t wait to
see them and contribute to the cause.
By Steve on Apr 10, 2010
Always a treat to see and hear what you are up to. This may make me a tie-wearer.