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Where To Find Us...
- Sep 2-3 SWISS DAYS booth #A-16.5: Fri 2nd 8-8 & Sat 3rd 8-8
- Sep 2-3 SWISS DAYS @ RACEHORSE LANE BOUTIQUE: Show Hours Fri 2nd 8-6 & Sat 3rd 8-6 (105 E Main St, Midway 84049)
How We Got Started...
- kharisma boutique
- All of our products are handmade in Bali,Indonesia by various artisans whom we personally met and have chosen to support in their talents. We have fallen in love with the people of Bali and have also adopted an orphange, read more about these lovely children further in the page. A portion of all sales will go directly back to supporting them. If you would like to be on our mailing list & be the first to know when our new shipments arrive, and upcoming events please sign up today by sending us an email at: info@kharismaimports.com. We look forward to sharing these wonderful treasures with you. Melissa & Melanie
PANTI ASUHAN: SIDHI ASTU (Balinese Orphanage)
This beautiful orphanage in Denpasar, Bali-Indonesia, sits on a slope of a mountain side overlooking vast rice patties. At any given time there are roughly 95 children who live in this home, ranging from ages 2-24. Each has an individual set of circumstances, some motherless or fatherless & some have no parents at all. By living at an orphanage, these young children are offered the chance at a better life through education and religion. The home is run by Sister Esther, a “seasoned nun” in her late 60’s. She keeps them on a tight schedule: up at 400am, chores, scripture study, school, more chores, playtime, and before you know it bed time again. The children raise frogs to sell for extra money (as this is a delicacy there).
Upon our arrival, we were greeted with warm smiles and hugs. The children had a special program prepared with songs in both English and their native tongue. It brought tears to our eyes to hear their sweet angelic voices sing praises to God and thanks for all they had. After sharing our gifts with them, (which were donated by our generous clientele), we were given a tour of their home and watched them play with their new toys. It was a sad departure, BUT we know it will forever be a top priority to visit them each time we return to Bali.
We have been given a deep sense of appreciation for our luxuries here in the United States. And as we continue to know the people in Bali, we feel this is a small way to give back to their community.
Thank you for your interest in our plight and for any way you are able to help contribute.
Our website is set to launch this summer, and we will always have a section to update you on these children and the efforts being made.
Upon our arrival, we were greeted with warm smiles and hugs. The children had a special program prepared with songs in both English and their native tongue. It brought tears to our eyes to hear their sweet angelic voices sing praises to God and thanks for all they had. After sharing our gifts with them, (which were donated by our generous clientele), we were given a tour of their home and watched them play with their new toys. It was a sad departure, BUT we know it will forever be a top priority to visit them each time we return to Bali.
We have been given a deep sense of appreciation for our luxuries here in the United States. And as we continue to know the people in Bali, we feel this is a small way to give back to their community.
Thank you for your interest in our plight and for any way you are able to help contribute.
Our website is set to launch this summer, and we will always have a section to update you on these children and the efforts being made.
Sidhi Astu Orphange
So...how do we get an "item of the day"? I love this mat, and I love the wooden vases. I want to come and see and shop, but this weekend is crazy for me. Call me!
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