Social Entrepreneur/Change Maker to speak on her fashion biz
Fashion, sustainably handmade by Southeast Asia artisans
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 · 7 - 9 PM
On Campus
The Mosaic Center is hosting the following event at the Commons Skylight Room.
Speaker: Faizun Kamal
Social Entrepreneur and Change Maker
Learn more about Ms. Kamal here: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/get-inspired-womentowatch/getinspired-w2w-Faizun_Kamal,default,pg.html
As founder of SourceFK, Faizun leads an innovative business with a social mission that addresses systemic poverty by partnering with and empowering Asian women through training and skills development and access to global markets.
SourceFK is a line of exclusive, global-chic, and completely hand-crafted women’s clothing, which epitomizes true South Asian artisanship combined with timeless style. The collection is for the discerning customer who recognizes quality and is inspired by the soul behind the work.
Built on the core value of “sourcing for good”, SourceFK collaborates with artisans in Bangladesh to create economic opportunities, improve livelihoods and revive hand-woven craft traditions that are at risk of dying out. Hand weaving is the oldest continuous art form in Bangladesh and for thousands of artisans across the country; this represents their only means of livelihood.
The rapid spread of technology and industrialization, however, threatens to make the hand weaving industry obsolete. By linking skilled artisans with new markets, SourceFK helps sustain the traditions of these remarkable craftspeople and generates lasting employment for their communities.
Speaker: Faizun Kamal
Social Entrepreneur and Change Maker
Learn more about Ms. Kamal here: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/get-inspired-womentowatch/getinspired-w2w-Faizun_Kamal,default,pg.html
As founder of SourceFK, Faizun leads an innovative business with a social mission that addresses systemic poverty by partnering with and empowering Asian women through training and skills development and access to global markets.
SourceFK is a line of exclusive, global-chic, and completely hand-crafted women’s clothing, which epitomizes true South Asian artisanship combined with timeless style. The collection is for the discerning customer who recognizes quality and is inspired by the soul behind the work.
Built on the core value of “sourcing for good”, SourceFK collaborates with artisans in Bangladesh to create economic opportunities, improve livelihoods and revive hand-woven craft traditions that are at risk of dying out. Hand weaving is the oldest continuous art form in Bangladesh and for thousands of artisans across the country; this represents their only means of livelihood.
The rapid spread of technology and industrialization, however, threatens to make the hand weaving industry obsolete. By linking skilled artisans with new markets, SourceFK helps sustain the traditions of these remarkable craftspeople and generates lasting employment for their communities.