The Migrant Quilt Project includes all the names of people
who perished along the US/Mexico border. In recognizing the thousands of people
who died because of inhumane policies like Operation Gatekeeper, Operation Hold
the Line and Operation Safeguard,
raises awareness and questions regarding the efficacy
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By driving migrants into remote regions where there is
no water, food or medical care, many succumb to extreme heat or cold exposure, dehydration
and/or heat stroke.
honors all those who died trying to find a job through The Migrant Quilt Project.
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recycles the migrant pants in the desert that were left
behind to create The Migrant Quilt.
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We use a three step washing process to clean the clothes
We cut them into 4” by 4” squares. Each square contains the name of an individual
who died in order to find a better life in the United States.
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For quilters and non quilters alike, you can help create
the The Migrant Quilt by donating $4.00
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You will receive:
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An authentic quilt square
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A self addressed stamped envelope for return
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A personalized label of authenticity
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A name of a migrant who died |
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Quilt Instructions |
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Please complete the square by attaching the label and
decorating it with dignity with the name of person who perished. Many people are
unidentified, so to honor those we ask you to put the name Desconocido (unknown). |
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If you want to purchase many squares or could commission
a larger piece that contains many names in a specific region, please contact us
directly at info@losdesconocidos.org |
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Please contact us, too, if you know a family member or
a friend who died while migrating, and we will work with you to provide the name
of that individual.
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*We will return all squares that do not have our label on them. In order to claim
the quilt was made from recycled migrant clothing, we want to ensure authenticity
through our database, recycling project and logo process. Sorry. |