The Garment Design & Training Services Center (GSC)
technical design team is working on implementing the Safi Crafts n partnership
with UNESCO Amman office. UNESCO is supporting a womens cooperative working to
improve their lives by enhancing the production and promotion of their vibrant
hand-dyed textiles using naturally sourced colors. Through this initiative the
women have re-introduced the cultivation of the indigo plant in Jordan by
extracting the navy blue color from the plant. This project promotes cultural
diversity, creativity and innovation.
GSC design experts have teamed up with the ladies behind the
Safi Crafts brand and have developed a new collection inspired by the beautiful
nature in the Jordan Valley. GSC ensures to develop the styles and upgrade the
products in order to meet the market needs following technical quality
standards.
GSC technical team is also
introducing an updated managerial and financial system in order to strengthen
their structure.
The new collection consists of several capsule groups for a
variety of products hand dyed and hand printed with natural colors using
Indigo, Pomegranate, Maddar and other plant extracts. The Safi Crafts
collection presents items such as scarves, cushions, tote bags, beach bags,
kaftans all made of 100% cotton fabrics.