Basha Boutique Blog
An Impact Beyond Employment:
Basha exists to create employment for vulnerable women, but every artisan begins with a season of healing, training, and rehabilitation. We ensure women have a safe place to live, that their children are cared for, and that they have the time and support to heal,...
An Impact Beyond Employment:
Basha exists to create employment for vulnerable women, but every artisan begins with a season of healing, training, and rehabilitation. We ensure women have a safe place to live, that their children are cared for, and that they have the time and support to heal,...
We just have to help… Amina’s path to healing
Helena, Basha's Director of Operations, shares this story of helping a young woman in extreme mental distress: When I first saw Amina (name changed), she was sitting by a busy intersection near our office, visibly distressed, unclothed, and talking to herself. I...
Gratitude for a Winning Life
At Basha, we are privileged to witness lives transforming every single day—women stepping into dignified work, children receiving nurturing care in our daycare, and families gaining the tools and healing they need to build futures they never imagined possible. Just...
Stepping Into Bangladesh: The Beginning of an Unexpected Story
When I arrived in Bangladesh in 2006, I had no idea that even my experiences from the very first days would culminate in Basha Boutique and employment creation for hundreds of vulnerable women!
Appreciating Handmade Heritage at the International Folk Art Market
Being among so many talented artisans from all over the world at IFAM was a thrill. Seeing how much each creation of Basha artisans was appreciated and loved was a gift!
Sliding Doors and Second Chances: A Mother’s Reflection on Transformation and Hope by Gretchen Hughey
As a foster-adoptive mom, I “Sliding Doors” my kids a lot. Do you remember that Gwyneth Paltrow movie from 1998 (which is now almost thirty years ago somehow)? In the movie, you see different versions of how the main character’s life turns out all depending on whether...
From One Mother to Another
I cherish the time in the evening when I read with my children, often with the comfort of our Basha blanket wrapped around us. During this time, it is also a comfort knowing this blanket provided similar experiences to women and children living on the other side of the globe.
From Captivity to hope: Maariya’s* story
Basha Boutique, through its partnership with Friends of Basha, is committed to empowering women like Maariya*
Springtime Transformation Through Basha’s Handcrafted Products
Support women empowerment and discover beautifully handcrafted products while celebrating the spirit of spring with Basha.
The Art of Kantha: Stitching Stories of Strength and Beauty
At Basha Boutique, every stitch in our handcrafted kantha blankets tells a story—a story of resilience, transformation, and hope. These beautiful, one-of-a-kind textiles are not just products; they are woven with the lives and journeys of the women who create them....