Freeset Stock Catalog 2014_Liminal

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Freeset is a fair trade business offering employment to women trapped in Kolkata’s sex trade. We make bags and tees, but our business is freedom! This catalog shares Freeset’s story and showcases the products hand-made by a remarkable group of women.

We hope you will be inspired to join these women on their journey to freedom.

Buy the products. Share the stories. Transform lives.

Hand bags ......................................................... 4Shopping bags ................................................. 9Eco-friendly jute ..............................................10Lifestyle bags ..................................................12Organic cotton & recycled saris .................16Accessories .....................................................17Home & office products ...............................19Gift items ..........................................................24About us ...........................................................29

Lifestyle photos by Calvina Photographywww.calvinaphotography.com

Studio photos by Khoo Photography Inc.

This catalog and its contents © Freeset Bags & Apparel 2014

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“Freeset is our business. it is meant For our Freedom.”

— Piyali

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Hand bags

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zipped pocket print detailprint detailprint detail internal pocket

Spree bagChevron print

amity bagSea Shells print

Horizon bagFeathers print

Code: SC093

Bag size: 13.8h x 15.4w x 4.7d (in)35h x 39w x 12d (cm)

Handle size: 2w x 23.6 loop (in)5w x 60 loop (cm)

Fabric: 100% organic cotton sheeting

Color: Natural sheeting (NA)

Fastener: None

Features: •3-color ‘Sea Shells’ print (both sides)

Code: SC079


Handle size: 1.6w x 25.6 loop (in)4w x 65 loop (cm)

Fabric: 100% organic cotton canvas

Color: Black canvas (BK)

Fastener: Magnetic button closure

Features: •Folded canvas handles•Charcoal-colored organic cotton lining•Zipped pocket in lining•2 -color metallic ‘Feathers’ print (both

sides)

Code: SC082






Features: •Folded canvas handles• Internal pouch with velcro closure• Internal side pocket•1-color metallic ‘Chevron’ print (both

sides)

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internal pocketsbraided sari handles knot detailzipped pocket in lining

Hope bagSari trim

bondHu bagSari contours

Code: SC020



Fabric: Unlaminated jute

Colors: Sky Blue (SB)Red (RD)Parchment (PM)Black (BK)


Features: •Braided recycled sari handles•Sari trim on exterior of bag (both sides)•Charcoal-colored cotton lining•Zipped pocket in lining

Code: SC094


Strap size: 3.9w x 39.4 loop (in)10w x 100 loop (cm)


Colors: Black canvas - red sari shades (RD)Black canvas - blue sari shades (BL)Black canvas - green sari shades (GR)

Fastener: Wooden button with elastic loop

Features: • Internal pocket with two compartments•Outer sari layer for cross-body straps•Straps tie into adjustable knot•3 sari shade ranges available

Updated: •Now with pocket and longer straps!

These photos are indicative only. Actual color and design of sari will vary for each bag.

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“i come to work witH my Head Held HigH — witH no sHame.”— Ashoka

I am the eldest of 10 children and grew up in a village in Murshidabad. When I reached my teens there was a boy I quite fancied. I think I would have liked to marry him, but when I was 13 my mother married me off to an older man.

It was only a few months after the wedding that my mother-in-law sent me out into a field near where we lived. When I got there I found a group of boys about my own age that I had grown up with. They told me that I had been sold to them and they all had their way with me.

Soon after that I was sold to someone in Kolkata. I saw girls sitting around and was told they were enjoying the fresh air, but eventually I noticed that there were a lot of men coming and going and realized what was happening.

It was about that time that I was “corrupted” and my time in the line (sex trade) began.

When I met the man who is now my husband, he wanted me to leave the trade. I wanted to leave too, but he didn’t have a good job and we needed money to survive so I was forced to continue working in the line.

When I came to Freeset 11 years ago, I committed to leave the sex trade when I received my first paycheck after the training period. That’s exactly what I did and I’ve never looked back! I come to work with my head held high - with no shame. I’ve given up the line, I have freedom.

I am now an advocate for Freeset, letting women in the sex trade know that there is the possibility of another life where they can be free from prostitution.

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sHoPPing

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sari lined handles print detail internal pouchinternal side pocket

Freedom bagTree Bird print

FarmHouSe bagSari trim

eCo Friendly jUTe

You may know jute as hessian or burlap and associate it with sacks or rope but it is so much more than that! Often described as the “golden fiber”, jute is a biodegradable natural fiber that comes from a leafy reed-like plant. It grows easily in West Bengal and has only minimal need of fertilizers and pesticides which can harm the environment. Bottom line: re-usable jute bags offer an eco-friendly and stylish alternative to plastic shopping bags.

Code: SC002


Handle size: 1.4w x 23.6 loop (in)3.5w x 60 loop (cm)

Fabric: Laminated jute

Colors: Natural (NA)Earth Brown (EB)Black (BK)

Fastener: None

Features: •Recycled sari trim on bag exterior (both sides)

•Matching sari-lined jute handles• Internal pouch with velcro closure•2 internal side pockets (1 each side)

Code: SC076


Handle size: 1w x 14.2 loop (in)2.5w x 36 loop (cm)

Strap size:(non-adjustable)

1.5w x 37.8 loop (in)3.8w x 96 loop (cm)


Color: Parchment/Navy Blue (NB)

Fastener: None

Features: •Cotton strapping handles•Cotton strapping shoulder strap• Internal pouch with velcro closure•1-color ‘Tree Bird’ print (both sides)

NA

EB

BK


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side pocketinternal pouch

CluSter bagAndrea Moore print

Code: SC007


Handle size: 1.4w x 23.6 loop (in)3.5w x 60 loop (cm)


Colors: Taupe/Black (TA)Parchment/Choc. Brown (PK)Parchment/Choc. Brown (TE)


Features: •Jute handles lined with black poly-cotton• Internal pouch with velcro closure• Internal side pocket•1-color ‘Andrea Moore’ print (both sides)

TATE

PK

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liFestyle

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side pocket rope draw string and front pocket

zipped back pocket shoulder straps clip closure

duFFel bagHowrah Bridge print

Satellite bagInterval print

getaway baCkpaCkInterval print

strap with metal adjusterblack rope draw string with slider

Code: SC088

Bag size: 17.7h x 13.4w x 8.7⌀ (in)45h x 34w x 22⌀ (cm)

Strap size: (fully extended)

2w x 53.1 loop (in)5w x 135 loop (cm)

Fabric: Unlaminated jute

Color: Gray (GY)

Fastener: Black rope draw string

Features: •Circular base•Jute/cotton canvas construction•Premium cotton shoulder strap with metal

adjustor•Chrome eyelets•Drawstring slider (for rope)•1-color ‘Howrah Bridge’ print

Code: SC081

Bag size: 9.8h x 13w x 3.9d (in)25h x 33w x 10d (cm)




Colors: Black canvas (BK)Navy Blue Canvas (NB)

Fastener: Velcro flap closure

Features: •External side pocket•External zipped back pocket•Premium cotton shoulder strap with metal

adjustor•Charcoal-colored organic cotton lining•1-color ‘Interval’ print (on flap)

Code: SC083

Bag size: 14.2h x 11w x 5.5d (in)36h x 28w x 14d (cm)




Colors: Burgundy canvas (BG)

Fastener: Antique clip closure for flap

Features: •Rope drawstring with ‘antique’ eyelets•External front pocket• Internal lining pocket•Antique’ wire shoulder strap adjustors•Folded cotton carry handle•1-color ‘Interval’ print (on flap)

NB

BK

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PK YO

BL RDGR

front pocketsinternal and external pocketsprint detailzipped pocketlaptop pocketinner flap and front print

territory bagAct Justly print

Horizon bagDaybreak print

Forever bagSari pocket

Code: SC052





Colors: Navy Blue/Natural canvas (NB)

Fastener: Velcro flap closure

Features: •Premium cotton shoulder strap with metal adjustor

•Laminated jute base•Zipped pocket on back of bag•External side pockets (both sides)• Internal laptop pocket•1-color ‘Act Justly’ print (flap & front)

Code: SC084

Bag size: 15h x 16.5w x 5.5d (in)38h x 42w x 14d (cm)

Handle size: 2w x 25.6 loop (in)5w x 65 loop (cm)


Colors: Black canvas/Red sari shades (RD)Black canvas/Blue sari shades (BL)Black canvas/Green sari shades (GR)Black canvas/Yellow & Orange sari shades (YO)Black canvas/Pink sari shades (PK)

Fastener: None

Features: •Padded front pocket made from recycled saris

•No print

Code: SC080





Color: Burgundy canvas (BG)


Features: •Premium cotton shoulder strap with metal adjustor

•Charcoal-colored organic cotton lining•Zipped pocket in lining•1-color ‘Daybreak’ print (both sides)


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100% organiC CoTTon

The fabric used in our cotton products is 100% organic.

Conventional cotton farming consumes massive quantities of toxic insecticides to control pests. These hazardous toxins pollute the environment and cause serious health problems for poorly protected Indian cotton laborers.

By using natural pest control methods, organic cotton farming removes the need for harmful chemicals and everyone wins!

•Great cotton for you. •Reduced environmental pollution.•Healthier farm laborers.

reCyCled Sari

The sari is a traditional wrap-around garment for women, worn with one end tossed over the shoulder. Every-day attire for rich and poor alike, saris have been a colorful mainstay of the Indian woman’s wardrobe for centuries.

As no two saris are the same, every bag is unique.

If you want a one of a kind bag, check out products featuring recycled cotton saris!

(All saris are washed before being used in Freeset products.)

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braided Sari bangle

Code: SC043

Size: (interior)

2.4⌀ x 0.4w (in)6⌀ x 1w (cm)

Fabric: Recycled sari (washed)

Colors: Red sari shades (SRD)Blue sari shades (SBL)Green sari shades (SGR)Yellow/orange sari shades (SYO)Pink sari shades (SPK)

SYO

SGR

SBL

SPK

SRD

accessories

“i never look back to tHe liFe i Had beFore. i am a Free Person now.”

— Joyeeta

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Home & oFFice

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print detailcharcoal cotton lining and button

laptop SleeveCity of Joy print

ipad & e-reader SleeveSCity of Joy print

Handy bagSRubix

Code: SC089

Sleeve size: 10.6h x 14.6w (in)27h x 37w (cm)

Cord bag size: 9.1h x 5.5w (in)23h x 14w (cm)


Color: Natural canvas (NA)


Features: •Natural organic cotton sheeting drawstring power cord carry bag

•Charcoal-colored organic cotton lining•1-color ‘City of Joy’ print (one side only)

Uses: •Fits 13″ Macbook Pro

Code: SC063 (large)SC064 (medium)SC065 (small)

Bag size:(large)

7.1h x 10.6w x 3.9d (in)18h x 27w x 10d (cm)

Bag size:(medium)

5.5h x 8.3w x 2.8d (in)14h x 21w x 7d (cm)

Bag size:(small)

3.9h x 6.3w x 2.4d (in)10h x 16w x 6d (cm)


Colors: Indigo/Red jute (IN)Olive/Navy Blue jute (OL)

Fastener: Zip closure

Features: •Folded jute handle•No print

Code: SC090 (iPad)SC091 (e-Reader)

Sleeve size:(iPad)

13.8h x 4.7w x 3.9d (in)35h x 12w x 10d (cm)

Sleeve size:(e-Reader)

6.3h x 8.7w (in)16h x 22w (cm)




Features: •Charcoal-colored organic cotton lining•1-color ‘City of Joy’ print (one side only)

Uses: •SC091: Fits Kindle 6″ & 7″ e-Readers•SC090: Fits iPad 2 & 3

IN

OL

iPad

power cord bag (included)

laptop

e-Reader

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treaSure podSea Shells print

penCil podMishti print

Code: SC078





Features: •Folded canvas carry-handle•3-color ‘Sea Shells’ print (all sides)

Code: SC085

Bag size: 2.4h x 7.9w x 2d (in)6h x 20w x 5d (cm)




Features: •1-color “Mishti” print (all sides)

“i am doing well in my liFe now, i get more resPect in tHis society — tHat is my biggest acHievement.”

— Trina

When I was 14, my father passed away and most of our family’s land was taken. I worked in the homes of other villagers for a while, earning just enough money to feed my family. When I was 17, the local milkman suggested to my mother that I go with him to Kolkata. He said that he had found a job for me there, but when I went with him, he sold me for Rs.5000 (US$1000 in today’s money) and I was forced to have sex with men.

Years later, I got a job at Freeset. Now I am totally focused on my work at Freeset and my goal is to provide a decent life for my family.

The literacy training that I have received means I can now sign my name and write numbers, including my address. Now I can read bus routes and train destinations - before the training I was not at all confident to leave my house, but now I am very independent.

I am doing well in my life now, I get more respect in this society - that is my biggest achievement.

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giFt items

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wine bagSea Shells print

wine bagDiamonds print

Code: SC092




Color: Parchment (PM)

Fastener: None

Features: •Cane loop handles•3-color ‘Sea Shells’ print (both sides)

Code: SC054




Color: Navy Blue (NB)

Fastener: None

Features: •Cane loop handles•1-color ‘Diamonds’ print (both sides)

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liningsari liningsari lining

box bagSari braided handle

box bagFreedom Paisley print

key CHainFreedom Paisley print

Code: SC027




Color: Natural (NA)Black (BK)

Fastener: None

Features: •Braided sari handles•Recycled sari lining•External sari trim (both sides)

Code: SC031




Color: Red (RD)Forest Green (FG)

Fastener: None

Features: •Jute handles•Recycled sari lining•1-color metallic ‘Freedom Paisley’ print

(both sides)

Code: SC086

Size: 4.1h x 1.4w (in)10.5h x 3.5w (cm)


Color: Burgundy canvas (BG)

Fastener: None

Features: •Charcoal-colored organic cotton lining•Chrome eyelet & keyring•1-color metallic ‘Freedom Paisley’ print

(both sides)

BK

NA

FG

RD

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12 different signaturessari lining

key CHainSignature print

Code: SC087

Size: 4.1h x 1.4w (in)10.5h x 3.5w (cm)



Fastener: None

Features: •Recycled sari lining•Chrome eyelet & keyring•1-color ‘Signature’ print

Each key chain is signed by a woman who sews bags at Freeset.

Human trafficking and poverty feed India’s sex trade, where women and children forced into prostitution face a life without choices, marginalized by society.

Freeset is a bag and apparel manufacturing business whose purpose is to provide these women with a way out of prostitution, or in the case of younger women, a way to avoid it altogether. Women are employed on the basis of their need for a job, not the skills they bring to it. They are trained, paid a good wage and signed up to a health insurance plan and pension fund. For many it is the first time they can be proud of the place they work. Best of all they begin their journey to freedom.

You contibute to women’s ongoing freedom when you buy the ecofriendly Freeset products they have made.

Join the journey and visit us at freesetglobal.com for more information about the business and to find where you can purchase Freeset products.

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a Fair trade business oFFering Freedom tHrougH emPloyment to women traPPed in india’s sex trade.We make bags and tees, but our business is freedom!

Protection for those at risk: born in a red light area, a job at Freeset means this woman has never had to work a day in the sex trade. Photo by John Sinclair.

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