During all lunches this past week, the Imprint Project club sold clothing and accessories in a Trunk Show to help raise money for ByTavi, a company that employs women in Cambodia and sells fair trade items to help in the fight against human trafficking.
Seniors Layla Moore and Emily Witsman helped sell the items throughout the week and were happy that they could support a cause that makes a positive impact.
“It feels like you’re part something meaningful. Supporting fair trade is nice because you’re impacting others in a different part of the world,” Moore said.
One of the things that makes ByTavi special is that every piece of merchandise has the name of the seamstress stitched into it. Witsman appreciates this addition because it gives customers a sense of the positive impact they’re making when they purchase an item.
“Some of the items even have a tag that gives information about the people who made them, which makes it more personal,” Witsman said.
The ByTavi boutique is based out of Franklin, Indiana and employs over 40 women in Cambodia. Its mission statement reads: “These handcrafted pieces offer women consistent employment and a living wage where poverty is widespread. Each product is stitched with the name of the seamstress who made it, making each purchase all the more meaningful.”
