The Egyptian starcluster flower has some serious history behind it. Dating back to the early days in Egypt, this 5 petaled flower (also called pentas) was used to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. Whether it's lucky or not is up for interpretation, but it's a beautiful blossom to be sure. Our bestselling cards, these batik note cards are popular not only as a traditional card, but are often framed as art and kept for years. Blank inside for a hand written note.
In Nepal, those afflicted with leprosy, as well as their families, are ostracized and regarded as unclean. Little known to many, leprosy is curable if treated with antibiotics. Any resulting nerve damage in the fingers remains, but the disease is gone. The stigma remains, however, so they have little hope of earning an income. These families are now making cards using the batik process, a time consuming artistry which requires multiple steps of dying and waxing on cotton fabric. The artisans are paid fair wages and have access to medical benefits and educational opportunities they would otherwise not have access to.
- Made by hand in Nepal
- Batik art on cotton and hand made paper
- 1 blank note card with envelope and foil sticker
- Card measures approximately 4-1/2" wide x 6" tall
- Each card individually wrapped
- Due to hand drawn process of batik, each card will have slight variations
- **WFTO member**
Made by hand is uniquely beautiful. Our products are made by humans, not mass produced on automated machines. Minor imperfections and variations are to be expected as a characteristic of the artistry. Please appreciate these individualities for what they are, a maker pouring their heart and soul into a unique and beautiful piece of work for you.
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