<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">Hello Neighbors!<div><br></div><div><b><i style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font color="#9900ff">Increase the Peace this Holiday Season!</font></i></b><br><div><br></div><div>You are cordially invited to a one-of-a-kind holiday house party featuring the work of skilled Afghan artisans. The handmade jewelry, rugs, and embroidered goods sold by the <a href="http://www.afghanwomensfund.org/" target="_blank">Afghan Women’s Fund</a> give twice – first as a beautiful unique gift item and then as capital for the education, health, and vocational projects AWF partners with in rural Afghanistan. These projects are implemented by Afghan women and work to empower Afghan women and girls. </div><div><br></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bring your friends or family, say hi to your neighbors, enjoy some cookies and hot chocolate, and find a special gift. Our house will be a great stop on the way to or from the <span style="color:rgb(20,24,35);line-height:17.5636px"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1024291767631797/" target="_blank">Riverdale Park Festival of Lights & Holiday Market (12 - 8p). </a> </span></font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(20,24,35);line-height:17.5636px"><br></span></font></div><div><div><font color="#141823" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:17.5636px">When: Saturday, December 12th, 10am - 2pm</span></font></div><div><font color="#141823" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:17.5636px">Where: Spain-Walker Household,</span></font></div><div><font color="#141823" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:17.5636px"> 4520 Tuckerman St., Riverdale</span></font></div><div><font color="#141823" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:17.5636px">Who: For more info, call or text </span></font><span style="line-height:17.5636px;color:rgb(20,24,35);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Alison @ <a href="tel:410.935.1815" value="+14109351815" target="_blank">410.935.1815</a> </span></div></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(20,24,35);line-height:17.5636px"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(20,24,35);line-height:17.5636px">Kids Welcome!</span></font></div><div><br></div><div>Attached please find a flyer and some examples of the kind of work that will be sold - on H.O.P.E. list serve these have been uploaded as AWF 2015 Holiday and Afghan Artisans Work.</div><div><br></div><div>Please be prepared to pay by cash or check.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Please email off-list with any questions. <br><br><div><div><br></div><div>Happy Holidays & Peace Be With You -</div><div><br></div><div>Alison</div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><u><b>Examples of items for sale will include: </b></u><br><br>•<b> Jewelry: </b>earrings, bracelets, necklaces, some pins & barrettes, plus traditional ornaments called maktica; a variety of styles including lapis & carnelian for which Afghanistan is famous; prices range from $5 to $100, with most in the $15- $40 range <br><br>• <b>Embroidery:</b> tunics, scarves and shawls, pillow covers, a few bags; various styles, most quite bright and lively; prices range from $20 to $60 with one amazing shawl that is $250 <br><br>• <b>Carpets</b>: handmade, mostly knotted wool with a few kilim which are woven; including carpet pillow covers ($30), placemat size rugs ($20), door rugs ($40), and a few slightly larger rugs (prices vary) <br><br><div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br clear="all"><div><div><b style="font-family:'times new roman',serif"> </b><b style="color:rgb(51,102,102)"><span style="font-family:'times new roman',serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Alison Spain</span></span></b><b style="font-family:'times new roman',serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,102,102)"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)"></span></span></b><span style="color:rgb(51,102,102)"><br><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">ALS Studio + Design</span></span><br style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,102,102)"><span style="color:rgb(51,102,102);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">web: </span><a style="color:rgb(51,102,102);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif" href="http://www.alisonspain.com" target="_blank">www.alisonspain.com</a><br style="color:rgb(51,102,102);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,102,102);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">cell: <a href="tel:410.935.1815" value="+14109351815" target="_blank">410.935.1815</a></span><br></div></div>
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