Bone Inlay Box - Indigo Floral
$199.00
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Our bone inlay box has been created by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each box is hand crafted in a meticulous and detailed process.
This beautiful indigo bone inlay box features a traditional botanical pattern. Adorned with intricately carved recycled and naturally occurring bone, it takes a team of individual artisans to create a single box. One artisan is responsible for hand carving each piece of bone into delicate leaf shapes. A second person affixes those pieces onto a wooden frame in the intricate pattern featured on the box. The third and final master artisan fills the outline of the pattern with colored resin to create the background. Additional team members sand and seal the box before it is complete.
We’re in love with the stunning contrast between the intricate floral pattern and the indigo resin background. Our bone inlay box makes a great place to stash jewelry, remote controls or office essentials. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.
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This box is approximately 14”L x 9”W 4”H.
Each box has been individually crafted by hand and no two are exactly alike. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry completely. Avoid harsh cleaners or chemicals. Please handle with care.
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Recycled Glass Bead Strand - Blue/Green
$60.00
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Our strands of recycled glass beads are handmade by a fair trade cooperative of women artisans in Ghana whose entire process harnesses locally sourced and recycled materials. The rich history of beads in the region dates back to the ancient times when they were used as the King’s currency. Today, they are a vital part of the artisan economy.
To create each bead, the artisans use a rock to break apart glass bottles and grind them into a powder. The powder is then placed in clay molds and fired. Once the glass has melted into a liquid, they use a cassava leaf stem to poke a hole through the bead. The beads form as they cool before being polished with sand and water.
The colors chosen for each bead invoke specific meanings embedded by their creators; depending on the shade, beads can represent wealth, fertility, and purity. Strung together on a large strand, they are a unique and beautiful representation of a traditional Ghanian craft.
Our recycled glass bead strands are a colorful addition to any coffee table, bookshelf or bar cart. Every purchase directly supports our fair trade and environmentally friendly artisan cooperative in Ghana.
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Our bead strand is approximately 11” long. Each handmade bead is about 1” in diameter and the strand contains anywhere from 31 to 37 individual beads.
Each bead is handcrafted individually and slight variations in color, finish, size and shape may occur. Small amounts of wear and tear may be visible. These distinctions speak to the handmade process and tell the story of the artisan whose hands shaped it.
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Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry completely. Avoid harsh cleaners or chemicals. Please handle with care.
Recycled Glass Bead Strand - Dusty Blue
$60.00
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Our strands of recycled glass beads are handmade by a fair trade cooperative of women artisans in Ghana whose entire process harnesses locally sourced and recycled materials. The rich history of beads in the region dates back to the ancient times when they were used as the King’s currency. Today, they are a vital part of the artisan economy.
To create each bead, the artisans use a rock to break apart glass bottles and grind them into a powder. The powder is then placed in clay molds and fired. Once the glass has melted into a liquid, they use a cassava leaf stem to poke a hole through the bead. The beads form as they cool before being polished with sand and water.
The colors chosen for each bead invoke specific meanings embedded by their creators; depending on the shade, beads can represent wealth, fertility, and purity. Strung together on a large strand, they are a unique and beautiful representation of a traditional Ghanian craft.
Our recycled glass bead strands are a colorful addition to any coffee table, bookshelf or bar cart. Every purchase directly supports our fair trade and environmentally friendly artisan cooperative in Ghana.
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Our bead strand is approximately 11” long. Each handmade bead is about 1” in diameter and the strand contains anywhere from 31 to 37 individual beads.
Each bead is handcrafted individually and slight variations in color, finish, size and shape may occur. Small amounts of wear and tear may be visible. These distinctions speak to the handmade process and tell the story of the artisan whose hands shaped it.
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Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry completely. Avoid harsh cleaners or chemicals. Please handle with care.
Indigo Zipper Pouch I
$38.00
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Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is perfectly sized for life on-the-go. It features an authentic indigo textile on the outside from Burkina Faso, and is lined on the inside with colorful, handmade block print fabric from Rajasthan, India.
Artisans in Burkina Faso hand dye, spin and weave cotton panels to create the indigo textile that has been prized for centuries for its vibrant, deep hue. One of nature’s rarest colors, indigo has long been one of the world’s most valued pigments. The technique to create indigo is a long, multi-step process that is passed down through generations with a decades long training period.
To create the block print lining fabric, artisans in Rajasthan, India carve the block, mix natural dyes and press each piece onto a long strip of cloth to create a complex and layered pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print. Our block print textiles are made entirely by hand by a family of artisans who have been printing for multiple generations.
Each textile has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is a stylish and functional way to stay organized on your travels – whether they are around the globe or across town.
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This zipper pouch is 8” x 6.” The outside features an authentic, vintage indigo textile from Burkina Faso. It is lined with handmade block print fabric from India. Due to its entirely handmade creation process, no two pouches are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator. Designs may differ slightly from piece to piece. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Spot clean.
Indigo Zipper Pouch II
$38.00
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Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is perfectly sized for life on-the-go. It features an authentic indigo textile on the outside from Burkina Faso, and is lined on the inside with colorful, handmade block print fabric from Rajasthan, India.
Artisans in Burkina Faso hand dye, spin and weave cotton panels to create the indigo textile that has been prized for centuries for its vibrant, deep hue. One of nature’s rarest colors, indigo has long been one of the world’s most valued pigments. The technique to create indigo is a long, multi-step process that is passed down through generations with a decades long training period.
To create the block print lining fabric, artisans in Rajasthan, India carve the block, mix natural dyes and press each piece onto a long strip of cloth to create a complex and layered pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print. Our block print textiles are made entirely by hand by a family of artisans who have been printing for multiple generations.
Each textile has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is a stylish and functional way to stay organized on your travels – whether they are around the globe or across town.
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This zipper pouch is 8” x 6.” The outside features an authentic indigo textile from Burkina Faso. It is lined with handmade block print fabric from India. Due to its entirely handmade creation process, no two pouches are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator. Designs may differ slightly from piece to piece. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Spot clean.