Recycled Handmade Paper and Products

journals product The paper unit at Visthar produces eco-friendly paper and products and undertakes screen printing as well.

Visiting cards, files, folders, stationery and certificates can be ordered for the office, and invitation and greeting cards for occasions. Journals, lamp shades, notebooks, and writing pads, address books, and paper bags in vibrant designs and colors can be purchased or made to order.

The table top card, with its four different images of clay mounted on hand made paper, are a favorite with organizations and individuals alike as they make excellent gift items. Pottery and terracotta art are also available.

Calendar 2007

Bandhavi presents the 2007 calendar on the theme of "the environment". The six paintings are produced by the children at Bandhavi and Samagra Shikshana Shaale. Proceeds from the sale of the calendars will go to the program. Please contact the Visthar office to place your order.

Calendar 2008

The calendar 2008 is out and is already receiving rave reviews in Europe. This is a Bandhavi product and we have proudly displayed this at the back of the calendar. From the making of the paper to the drawings (warli tradition) it was always the girls who were in the fore front. And then it was Mercy aunty who thought up the idea of finding texts for the drawing. Each one had a text based on the UN convention on Child Rights in child friendly language. All of this is special. Now add to it the fact that this calendar was offered to KNH not only for extending their advocacy work but with a request to market the product and to share the proceeds with another children’s effort in another part of the world. At the time of writing Visthar are delighted to have news that KNH would order 3000 calendars and the proceeds to be shared with Starehe Girls’ Centre, Nairobi. A contact has been established. This is not merely South – South, but a solidarity of hope. Please contact the Visthar office to place your order.

cards poster A series of six posters and greeting cards focusing on the theme “Another World is possible” have been produced at Visthar and are available.

New Publication: Gender, Poverty and Rights: A Trainer’s Manual.

Calendar 2007

Calendar 2008

New residential block to be opened early 2007.