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Special HandS items are developed and produced by the Stepping Stone Centre, which is a work place for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Centre, managed by Asia Community Service provides a platform for these individuals to explore and develop their talents. We welcome you to look beyond their disabilities and discover their hidden talents through these creative, unique and artistically hand-crafted items showcased in this catalogue. Given the support and opportunities, everyone of us will be able to contribute to society in our own way.

Proceeds from the sales of these artisan crafts ranging from handwoven, batik and tie & dye materials to ceramic pottery, candle, handmade soap and paper products are channelled back to them as monthly wages.

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Bandana (WT01): batik / tie & dye, cotton, 48 x 48cm

Special Hands items are bright, bold and beautiful.

Hand-woven Shawl (WT03):cotton yarn, 2–4m x 32cm

Ready-to-wear Bandana (WT02): tie & dye, cotton,50cm circumference (elastic)

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Vest:(WT05A): hand-woven(WT05B): batik

Tie & Dye T-shirt (WT06): cotton, assorted colours, designs and sizes

Hand-sewn batik quilted T-shirt (WT08): cotton, assorted designs and sizes

No two designs are alike – wearable art

with a heart!

‘I am Special’: cotton(WT04A): white, children – S, M, L(WT04B): black, adult – S, M, L

Hand-painted T-shirt (WT07)

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Gift it

Batik Pencil Case (GT01A): cotton, 5 x 19cm

Hand-woven 4R Photo Album (GT03): cotton yarn cover, holds 100pc

Hand-woven Pencil Case (GT01B): cotton yarn

Batik / Tie & Dye Card Holder (GT04): cotton

5pcs Batik Otedama, cotton (GT02A): with drawstring bag (GT02B): without drawstring bag

Souvenir Bookmark (GT05): cotton, batik / tie & dye

Here are some gift items from Special Hands that have been lovingly and individually made.

GT05AGecko

GT05BPalm Tree

GT05CSeahorse

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Bookmark(GT06A): laminated yarn (GT06B): hand-woven

Notebook with Batik Cover Folder (GT10): cotton, paper

Mini Notebook (GT07):7.5 x 11cm, hand-made paper cover, pack of 2

Multi-purpose Greeting Cards (GT08): hand-made paper, 10 x 15cm, pack of 2

Hand-made Paper Sheets (GT09):recycled paper with natural fibres, various colours, approx 25 x 16 cm

Key Holder (GT11): cotton cloth, batik / tie & dye, felt with key ring

“We are proud to purchase Special Hands items as corporate gifts as this will provide economic empowerment of talented people from all walks of life.” – Ung Su Ling, CIMB Foundation

(GT06A) (GT06B)

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Eco Dishwash Soap – wt: 200g(UT01A): lemon scent(UT01B): lemongrass scent(UT01C): orange scent

Turtle Soft Toy (GT12): batik cloth

Eco Handwash Liquid Soap (UT03): kaffir lime scent, bottle with pump, 500ml

Decorative Ceramic Items (GT13): vase, pitcher, soap dish

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Eco Hand-made Soap (UT02A): bar size 75g(UT02B): oval shape 25gAssorted fragrance

Chopstick Holder (UT04):cotton cloth, batik / tie & dye

Gift itThe gift of giving is a true art.

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BAG it

(BT02A): curved small (BT02B): curved large

Coin Purse: cotton yarn (BT05A): batik / tie & dye(BT05B): hand-woven(BT05C): cube shaped, hand-woven and batik / tie & dye

“We are delighted that we could custom order the conference bags with our logo printed. This year for our annual staff gifts, we purchased hand-woven pouches.”

– Klinik Kesihatan Bayan Baru

(BT01A): 15 x 11cm(BT01B): H22 x L15 x W4cm

Batik / tie & dye Tissue Holder + Coin Purse (BT04):cotton, 12.5 x 9cm

Cosmetic Bag: cotton, batik / tie & dye, assorted colours and designs

Draw String Bag: cotton, batik / tie & dye(BT03A): small – 18 x 13cm(BT03B): medium – 25 x 17cm(BT03C): large – 25 x 25cm

BT05A

BT05B

BT05C

BT01A BT01B BT02A BT02B

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Spectacles Case (BT06):padded cotton, batik /tie & dye

Laptop Sleeve (BT09): padded cotton, batik / tie & dye, quilt design, custom order for netbook / notebook sizes

Travel Waist Pouch (BT07):cotton, batik / tie & dye, adjustable waist strap

Tote Bag (BT10): cotton, batik / tie & dye, 1-side print

Conference Bag (BT08): cotton, batik / tie & dye, 1-side print

Hand-made Paper Bag (BT11): white newsprint, 45pcs/1kg

Handy companion for all occasions.

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HANG it

Keychain (HT01A): hand-woven cotton yarn, metal ring

Clay Keychain (HT01B):ceramic, metal ring

Clay Pendant (HT03):ceramic, strap

Christmas Tree Decoration (HT02): cotton, batik /tie & dye, felt

Hand Woven Doll (HT06):cotton yarn

Creatively designed to add colour and texture to functionality.

Wrist Strap (HT04): cotton, batik / tie & dye, mini strap

Lanyard (HT05): cotton, batik / tie & dye, lobster holder

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Napkin (PT01): cotton, batik / tie & dye, 41 x 41cm, assorted colours and designs

Table Runners (PT04): Hand-woven cotton yarn, cloth strips 2–4m

Wax Candles (PT02):Assorted shapes and colours

Handwoven Tea Coasters –11cm diameter. (PT05A): single, (PT05B): twin pack, (PT05C): set of 4

Place Mats (PT03): handwoven – lidi, rafia, jute, cotton, magnetic tape

Pot Coasters (PT06): cotton, batik / tie & dye. Quilt design.

“We were pleased with the (nicely wrapped) handmade candles which were such lovely wedding favours for our guests to remember the day.” – Shi-Hsia and Steve Skroch

For enquiries, orders and support, contact: Stepping Stone Work centre 53 Jalan Baru, Mukim I, Pulau BetongBalik Pulau, 11020 Penang, Malaysiat +604–866 5349F +604–866 5887e acspenang@gmail.com W www.asiacommunityservice.org

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