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This sweet Alpaca Ornament has been handmade in the Arequipa region of Southern Peru. Each ornament has been adorned with hand-sewn details and covered in luxurious, soft and natural alpaca fiber.

Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, silky and soft fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are famous for their durable fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months.

These small Alpaca Ornaments are a natural and cute holiday decoration. They can also be used as a sweet table decoration.

This sweet Alpaca Ornament has been handmade in the Arequipa region of Southern Peru. Each ornament has been adorned with hand-sewn details and covered in luxurious, soft and natural alpaca fiber.

Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, silky and soft fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are famous for their durable fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months.

These small Alpaca Ornaments are a natural and cute holiday decoration. They can also be used as a sweet table decoration.

Our Ashanti Doll has been hand carved by a master wood carver in southern Ghana. A skill passed down through apprenticeship training, wood carving provides a major form of livelihood in rural areas. This wooden figure features human-like details, carved decorative markings and a dark finish.

The tradition of the Ashanti Doll, or Akuaba, comes from the Ashanti people in southern Ghana. Historically, women who were pregnant or hoping to become pregnant would carry these wooden dolls around in their loin cloth or on their backs in order to ensure their own fertility and birth of beautiful children. These mamas-to-be would bathe the dolls, dress them, and adorn them with beads and jewelry. The ritual, it is believed, would bring health, happiness, good fortune and a safe delivery. After the birth of their children, many women would pass their doll down to the next generation.

Our 100% baby alpaca throw hails from Peru. Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family which also includes llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, luxurious, silky, soft and durable fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are bred especially for their fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is therefore minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months. After the fiber is collected it is hand sorted into grades by a cooperative of highly trained women. The very finest grade is called “baby alpaca,” which is reserved for our lightweight and warm throws.

Our alpaca throws are a luxuriously soft addition to your home or travel bag. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Peru, who sustainably source and weave each throw for Meridian.

Our 100% baby alpaca throw hails from Peru. Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family which also includes llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, luxurious, silky, soft and durable fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are bred especially for their fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is therefore minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months. After the fiber is collected it is hand sorted into grades by a cooperative of highly trained women. The very finest grade is called “baby alpaca,” which is reserved for our lightweight and warm throws.

Our alpaca throws are a luxuriously soft addition to your home or travel bag. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Peru, who sustainably source and weave each throw for Meridian.

Our 100% baby alpaca throw hails from Peru. Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family which also includes llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, luxurious, silky, soft and durable fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are bred especially for their fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is therefore minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months. After the fiber is collected it is hand sorted into grades by a cooperative of highly trained women. The very finest grade is called “baby alpaca,” which is reserved for our lightweight and warm throws.

Our alpaca throws are a luxuriously soft addition to your home or travel bag. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Peru, who sustainably source and weave each throw for Meridian.

Our 100% baby alpaca throw hails from Peru. Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family which also includes llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, luxurious, silky, soft and durable fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are bred especially for their fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is therefore minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months. After the fiber is collected it is hand sorted into grades by a cooperative of highly trained women. The very finest grade is called “baby alpaca,” which is reserved for our lightweight and warm throws.

Our alpaca throws are a luxuriously soft addition to your home or travel bag. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Peru, who sustainably source and weave each throw for Meridian.

Our adorable line of knit animals is made by hand in the Peruvian highlands by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative. Our partners provide the opportunity for artisans from farming communities to generate supplemental income by creating these cute and cuddly dolls. The organization also provides job training and technical support to grow their expertise, empowering the artisans for sustainable work.

Each precious animal has been knit, loomed, and embroidered by hand using locally sourced materials such as cotton and alpaca. After a prototype has been established by our partner’s master weaver and the Meridian development team, they share the pattern with the remote artisans in the Andes mountains. It takes about 2 full days on average to create one animal doll, which the women make using traditional knitting techniques that have been passed down through generations.

We use only the highest quality natural cotton yarns that have been hand-picked with our artisan team in Peru. Each knit animal is created with heirloom quality in mind; These safe and soft lovies will last a lifetime.

Our Banana Leaf Table Runner has been handwoven by Fair Trade rural weavers from Southern India. Woven on a traditional handloom, artisans twist banana fiber strips to create the weft and use yarn-dyed organic cotton as the warp. Based in rural hinterlands, most weavers involved in this enterprise weave as a family tradition from the comfort of their own home.

Historically, a banana plant bears fruit only once in its lifetime. Treated as agricultural waste, remains would head to landfills once the fruit was harvested. Instead, our partners have been able to transform what was once a wasted byproduct into a beautiful and natural handmade craft. Weaving has yielded these artisans a consistent source of income, and fewer members of the family, if any at all, seek casual labor work outside of the home.

Our Batonga Bowl has been handcrafted by a group of Fair Trade BaTonga women in Southern Zambia. This region is known for its intricate basket work, and there is a great diversity in the styles of weaving and patterns across the various districts and groups.

This Batonga Bowl, in particular, is a unique representation of basket craft because it showcases two different finishes. The outside of the bowl features a light-colored design in a horizontal weaving pattern. It is contrasted with the inside of the bowl, which features a dark geometric design. This double-thick weaving style takes extra time and skill to craft. The end result is a dense and sturdy basket that is almost twice as thick as a traditional plateau-style weaving.

Our Batonga Bowl has been handcrafted by a group of Fair Trade BaTonga women in Southern Zambia. This region is known for its intricate basket work, and there is a great diversity in the styles of weaving and patterns across the various districts and groups.

This Batonga Bowl, in particular, is a unique representation of basket craft because it showcases two different finishes. The outside of the bowl features a light-colored design in a horizontal weaving pattern. It is contrasted with the inside of the bowl, which features a dark geometric design. This double-thick weaving style takes extra time and skill to craft. The end result is a dense and sturdy basket that is almost twice as thick as a traditional plateau-style weaving.

Our Batonga Bowl has been handcrafted by a group of Fair Trade BaTonga women in Southern Zambia. This region is known for its intricate basket work, and there is a great diversity in the styles of weaving and patterns across the various districts and groups.

This Batonga Bowl, in particular, is a unique representation of basket craft because it showcases two different finishes. The outside of the bowl features a light-colored design in a horizontal weaving pattern. It is contrasted with the inside of the bowl, which features a dark geometric design. This double-thick weaving style takes extra time and skill to craft. The end result is a dense and sturdy basket that is almost twice as thick as a traditional plateau-style weaving.

Our Batonga Bowl has been handcrafted by a group of Fair Trade BaTonga women in Southern Zambia. This region is known for its intricate basket work, and there is a great diversity in the styles of weaving and patterns across the various districts and groups.

This Batonga Bowl, in particular, is a unique representation of basket craft because it showcases two different finishes. The outside of the bowl features a light-colored design in a horizontal weaving pattern. It is contrasted with the inside of the bowl, which features a dark geometric design. This double-thick weaving style takes extra time and skill to craft. The end result is a dense and sturdy basket that is almost twice as thick as a traditional plateau-style weaving.

Our Batonga Bowl has been handcrafted by a group of Fair Trade BaTonga women in Southern Zambia. This region is known for its intricate basket work, and there is a great diversity in the styles of weaving and patterns across the various districts and groups.

This Batonga Bowl, in particular, is a unique representation of basket craft because it showcases two different finishes. The outside of the bowl features a light-colored design in a horizontal weaving pattern. It is contrasted with the inside of the bowl, which features a dark geometric design. This double-thick weaving style takes extra time and skill to craft. The end result is a dense and sturdy basket that is almost twice as thick as a traditional plateau-style weaving.

Our Batonga Bowl has been handcrafted by a group of Fair Trade BaTonga women in Southern Zambia. This region is known for its intricate basket work, and there is a great diversity in the styles of weaving and patterns across the various districts and groups.

This Batonga Bowl, in particular, is a unique representation of basket craft because it showcases two different finishes. The outside of the bowl features a light-colored design in a horizontal weaving pattern. It is contrasted with the inside of the bowl, which features a dark geometric design. This double-thick weaving style takes extra time and skill to craft. The end result is a dense and sturdy basket that is almost twice as thick as a traditional plateau-style weaving.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.

This Baule Ikat Pillow features a handmade Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. Baule cloth is most recognized for its indigo blue color and ikat patterning. To create an ikat pattern, artisans dye individual threads using a traditional tie-dying technique before weaving long and narrow bands of cotton fabric on a standing pedal loom. These strips of cloth are sewn together to form larger panels that when complete are often worn as a wrap skirt as well as used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors. A vibrant pop of color in the form of hand-embroidered neon threads offer a unique and colorful finishing touch.

Each panel of a Baule ikat textile is unique, and has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Ikat Pillows are a dynamic and luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.