Indian Wedding Story
This very unique doll story set gives children the opportunity to learn about the Indian culture. It is a wonderful multicultural teaching aid for those involved in early childhood learning. The set comprises two dolls , the bride and groom , a laminated photos , a laminated map of India and a laminated story. All this in an organic cotton drawstring bag!
Age 3 +
In stock
$34.00
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These dolls have been hand made by a producer at the Y.W.C.A. Craft Centre, Bangladesh. This centre gives skill training and work to 450 ladies, especially those who have been uneducated and destitute. This centre creates a warm caring environment for the producers. Some of the services available to the producers are a 10% compulsory savings scheme , health care, subsidised medicine, interest free loan and the availability of free legal advice
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