Libby the Llama
$40.00
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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.
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This stuffed llama is 9" tall.
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We recommend spot cleaning your knit animal to help preserve its shape and details. That said, as parents we’ve been there and sometimes you need a better laundering option. In those rare instances, try for a gentle hand wash and avoid overly submerging it in water. Lay flat to dry.
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Bone Inlay Picture Frame - Black
$65.00
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Our 5x7 Bone Inlay Picture Frame has been created by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each frame is hand crafted in a meticulous and detailed process.
This beautiful frame 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 frame. One artisan is responsible for hand carving each piece of bone into delicate leaf shapes. A second person affixes those pieces onto a wooden base in the intricate pattern featured on the frame. 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 piece before it is complete.
We’re in love with the stunning contrast between the intricate floral pattern and the dark resin background. Our Bone Inlay Picture Frame is a chic desk or bedside accessory. It also makes for a thoughtful and stylish gift. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.
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This tabletop frame holds a 5x7 photo. The outer frame dimensions are 8” x 10”.
Each frame 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.
Bone Inlay Picture Frame - Grey
$65.00
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Our 5x7 Bone Inlay Picture Frame has been created by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each frame is hand crafted in a meticulous and detailed process.
This beautiful frame 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 frame. One artisan is responsible for hand carving each piece of bone into delicate leaf shapes. A second person affixes those pieces onto a wooden base in the intricate pattern featured on the frame. 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 piece before it is complete.
We’re in love with the stunning contrast between the intricate floral pattern and the dark resin background. Our Bone Inlay Picture Frame is a chic desk or bedside accessory. It also makes for a thoughtful and stylish gift. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.
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This tabletop frame holds a 5x7 photo. The outer frame dimensions are 8” x 10”.
Each frame 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.
Raffia Tray
$75.00
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This Raffia Tray has been handwoven by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative in Rwanda using locally sourced natural raffia and sweetgrass.
Each tray is crafted using a complex and meticulous process that produces an intricate, handmade design. The artisan uses a needle and thread to wrap raffia fibers over stems of dried sweetgrass into a durable tray that takes several days to complete.
Our Raffia Trays are sized well for serving drinks, breakfast in bed, or organizing a coffee table or dresser top. Every purchase directly supports our partner organization in Rwanda that provides training and fair wage jobs to promote sustainable and scalable opportunities for their cooperative of women weavers in rural villages.
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This tray is 12" W x 16" L x 2.5" H.
Our Raffia Tray is a high quality handmade craft sourced directly from its maker. No two trays are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator, adding to the character and patina of each piece.
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All of our products are handcrafted using the finest natural materials. To prevent loosening the shape or weave of the tray, we recommend handling it with care and spot cleaning when necessary.
Ugandan Kitchen Basket
$68.00
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This Ugandan Kitchen Basket has been handwoven by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative in Uganda using locally sourced sisal fibers, sweetgrass, raffia and organic dyes.
Each basket is crafted using a handmade process that produces vibrant colors and intricate designs. The artisan uses a needle and thread to wrap hand-dyed fibers into a tightly coiled, durable basket that takes several days to complete.
Our baskets are a modern way to add a little global chic to a kitchen counter or shelf. Every purchase directly supports our partner organization in Uganda that provides training and fair wage jobs to promote sustainable and scalable opportunities for their cooperative of women weavers in rural villages.
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This basket is 7" D x 9" H.
Our Ugandan Kitchen Basket is a high quality handmade craft sourced directly from its maker. No two baskets are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator, adding to the character and patina of each piece.
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All of our products are handcrafted using the finest natural materials. To prevent loosening the shape or weave of the basket, we recommend handling it with care and spot cleaning when necessary.