WhenMeghan Marklewore pieces from her favorite British ethical jeweler in Fiji, she gave a sartorial shout out not only to sustainable, fairtrade jewelry, but also to her father-in-lawPrince Charles.
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Pippa Small
“I’m so thrilled that she was wearing those bangles,” Small tells PEOPLE. “Even though they were just simple bangles — they look incredibly chic on her of course — but it’s what’s behind them that is so utterly amazing.”
The foundation, which was set up in 2006, aims to train young artisans in Afghanistan’s war-torn city of Kabul, not only to create much-needed employment in the conflict zone but also to keep the traditional arts and craft industries thriving, reviving the city’s rich culture and heritage as a result.
“It creates jobs and it gives people a sense of pride and a sense of identity,” explains Small, who has been working with the charity for the last decade.
“It symbolizes fertility especially in Gujarat and Rajhastan and women often wear five or six of that earring in one year,” says Small.
Meghanfirst wore Small’s designsto theweddingofPrincess Eugenieand Jack Brooksbank earlier this month.
“She has a very strong sense of style and I think it’s so lovely that she is quietly highlighting these issues,” says Small. “She’s sending important messages with her style choices and it’s just fantastic, we are totally thrilled!”
source: people.com
