Tilonia - Artisans of India

Women of Barmer

The Social Work Research Centre of Dhanau, a small village in the Barmer district of western Rajasthan, works with 300 women artisans who earn income from their needlework.


Barmer Applique

Barmer applique was traditionally sewn on bedspreads of black or brown bases. Motifs were almost entirely inspired by nature: trees, leaves, flowers and animals. Women in six villages in Rajasthan produce these appliques. An elaborate bedspread may take nearly a month to complete.

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Join us for holiday cheer and celebration at Tilonia Bazaars in New York City on December 5 and 8, 2007 featuring the artisanry of India.

Celebrate the season with luxurious, handwoven silk shawls from Avani. Or deck the halls with our colorful strings of birds, bell totas from Rajasthan. Forget about gift wrapping with our festive handprinted gift bags. And carry all you need for a holiday week in our classic black and white, Tilonia quilted duffel bags.

Tilonia Bazaar at the Puck Building

Wednesday, December 5, 2007 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
NYU Wagner School
Puck Building
295 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012

Please RSVP to rsvp@tilonia.com. One lucky winner from our guest list will receive a special holiday gift from Tilonia!

Tilonia Bazaar at PS 321 Holiday Fair

Saturday, December 8, 2007
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
PS 321 Park Slope
180 7th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Bring your holiday spirit, check book, cash or gold bullion, and come with your wish lists from friends and family. Our elves will provide you with holiday libations and delectable nibbles, along with an opportunity to fulfill every holiday wish.

Friends of Tilonia

Friends of Tilonia, Inc. is a US-based, tax-exempt, 501(c)3 non-profit organization helping to support the income-generating programs of the Barefoot College in Tilonia, Rajasthan, India.

Your contribution as a Friend of Tilonia helps us to build support for the Barefoot College and its barefoot model for development. Due to the support of our sponsors, 100% of your contribution will fund Barefoot College initiatives. We also welcome in-kind contributions. Please contact ellen@tilonia.com if you would like to volunteer or contribute other services.