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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Thambili Island is a social enterprise based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, dedicated to empowering women artisans by creating sustainable fashion from waste fabrics. They source deadstock and waste materials from local suppliers and apparel factories, providing an ethical alternative to fast fashion1. Thambili Island offers living wages, training, and flexible work opportunities to uplift the living standards of women in underserved communities. Their products are designed to minimize waste, and scrap materials are used to create accessories like hair scrunchies1. Thambili Island is committed to promoting social and environmental responsibility, supporting women artisans, and fostering sustainable practices in the fashion industry
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