This International Women's Day put your purchasing power to good use by investing in this decorative range of hand-embroidered cushion covers, €7.50-€20; banana fibre hand-woven pouffes, €45 and €50; and baskets, €9-€18, all available at Ikea, Dublin, one of the stores worldwide chosen to showcase this collection made by women in partnership with Indian social entrepreneurs.

All profits from the sales go towards empowering the female makers through employment. See ikea.ie