Striped Salad Servers
$24.00
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These salad servers have been hand carved from sustainably sourced olive wood in Kenya. Artisans have accented the handles with batiked cow bone, which has been sourced in an ethical manner. Each salad server has been treated with food-safe sunflower oil.
Olive wood is a warm wood with detailed grain patterns that is known for its durability. The carving of olive wood is a craft native to Eastern and Southern Africa, and touches upon many countries in the region. Our Fair Trade artisan partners reside in a small, rural community in Southwestern Kenya. The group is completely self-taught and relies entirely on this craft for their sole source of income. They are known throughout Kenya for their prized and detailed woodwork.
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This set of Salad Servers is approximately 13" long. Ethically handmade in Kenya.
Each server has been individually carved by hand and no two are exactly alike. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, there may be small marks and variations that add to the item’s patina, and tell a story of its unique history and significance. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Wash by hand with soap and water. Dry thoroughly before storing. May be treated mineral or olive oil to preserve wood.
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Crochet Llama
$18.00
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This precious and petite stuffed animal has been hand crocheted by a Fair Trade women’s organization in Armenia that is dedicated to the promotion of traditional Armenian crafts.
Our partner in Armenia employs over 600 women from rural areas and empowers these local artisans by providing fair pay and a safe work environment. The funds earned through the sales of their craft provide supplemental household income to support families, send children to school and live a more stable life.
Crochet is a traditional form of needlework that consists of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle. Traditionally, needlework became a form of expression for Armenian women in a period when they were largely without rights. In modern times, rural Armenian women rely on needlework for income to support their families.
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This handmade llama is approximately is 6” H x 5" L.
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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.
Crochet Sheep
$18.00
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This precious and petite stuffed animal has been hand crocheted by a Fair Trade women’s organization in Armenia that is dedicated to the promotion of traditional Armenian crafts.
Our partner in Armenia employs over 600 women from rural areas and empowers these local artisans by providing fair pay and a safe work environment. The funds earned through the sales of their craft provide supplemental household income to support families, send children to school and live a more stable life.
Crochet is a traditional form of needlework that consists of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle. Traditionally, needlework became a form of expression for Armenian women in a period when they were largely without rights. In modern times, rural Armenian women rely on needlework for income to support their families.
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This handmade sheep is approximately is 4” H x 5" L.
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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.
Alpaca Ornament - Beige
$16.00
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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.
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Each ornament is approximately is 3.5” H x 3" L.
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Dry clean only. Please handle with care.
Alpaca Ornament - Natural White
$16.00
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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.
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Each ornament is approximately is 3.5” H x 3" L.
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Dry clean only. Please handle with care.