Baule Zipper Pouch II
$38.00
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Our Baule Zipper Pouch is perfectly sized for life on-the-go. It features an authentic, vintage Baule textile on the outside from the Cote d’Ivoire, and is lined on the inside with colorful, handmade block print fabric from Rajasthan, India.
Artisans in the Cote d’Ivoire weave long, narrow cotton strips of fabric on a standing pedal loom before sewing them together to form larger panels. These textiles are often worn as a wrap skirt and used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors.
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 Vintage Baule 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 Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. 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.
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Indigo Zipper Pouch V
$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.
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 IV
$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.
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.