$15.00
Proceeds from 26" Beads for Healthy Gardens Zulugrass strands support the Leakey Collection's “Healthy Garden” project, which educates Maasai women to plant vitamin and mineral rich home gardens. Most rural pregnancy and birth issues, as well as child development problems, can be eradicated by eating a healthy diet. Each strand is packaged on a special tag—explaining how the proceeds will be allocated—and can be worn wrapped 3-4 times around your wrist or ankle or even long as a necklace.
Zulugrass 26" single strands are made from sustainable, natural grass beads. The richly hued grass is dyed with colorfast, low-impact dyes and interspersed with hand-blown Czech glass in a mix of garden greens, blues, and purplesÑeach bracelet is unique. Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variation is expected.
$10.00
Hand woven elephant grass baskets from the Bolgatanga region of Ghana can be found at farmer's markets around the world.
These miniature Bolga baskets offer a truly sweet way to offer small gifts, or to store small items on the tabletop. Due to the handcrafted nature of these baskets, slight variation may occur.
Dimensions: 3.5-4"L x 2.5-4"W x 4-4.5"H (size will vary)
Crafted from: Elephant grass, dye
Made in: Ghana
$68.00
These joyful bronze sculptures are cast from solid bronze in Burkina Faso using the lost wax method. Dress and scarf details are painted by hand.
Each sculpture beautifully celebrates the bond between mother and child. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, each may vary slightly.
Dimensions: 2.5"L x 2.5"W x 5"H
Crafted from: Bronze
Made in: Burkina Faso
$56.00
The graceful lines of a ballerina are captured in bronze by artisans in Burkina Faso. Each ballerina is cast from wax then bronze and hand-painted with a delicate aquamarine to add a beautiful contrast.
Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, some variation may occur.
Dimensions: 3.5"L x 5"W x 8"H
Crafted from: Bronze, paint
Made in: Burkina Faso
$48.00
Six beautiful strands of 26" Zulugrass to wear all together or in any grouping of 1 or more to make a wide variety of color combinations (see additional photos as examples). Strung on elastic, it can be worn as a bracelet, necklace, anklet, hair tie and more. To wear as a bracelet, just wrap each strand around your wrist 3-4 times.
Zulugrass 26" single strands are made from sustainable, natural grass beads. The richly hued grass is dyed with colorfast, low-impact dyes and interspersed with hand-blown Czech glass. Zulugrass is as creative as the individual who wears it!
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$124.00
This large blanket is created using an updated mudcloth technique in Mali. Every swirl and pattern is hand-waxed, and each blanket is one-of-a-kind. The same artisans who weave the cotton also take part in dyeing it, and each piece is made with incredible care.
Blue, green, brown and black tones mingle in an array of geometric shapes based on traditional and contemporary African symbols.
Measures approximately 46"W x 72"L. Patterns and colors will vary due to the handmade nature of this item. Hemmed borders at top and bottom; as typical with authentic mudcloth, the backside is unfinished. For best care, hand wash in cool water and air dry.
About the Artisans:
Mali Chic is a collaboration of 195 artisans that sells its products through a boutique in Bamako and through international exports. Artisans work from home, in their own workshops or on-site at Mali Chic, and child labor is never used. Mali Chic provides artisans with 50% advances on all orders and pay a fair price for their products.
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$38.00
This graceful sculpture, depicting a woman lost in thought, is cast in Burkina Faso using the lost wax method, which uses hand-formed wax to create shapes. Each sculpture is completely one-of-a-kind, so color and shape may vary slightly.
Measures 3.75"L x 2.5"W x 4"T. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, slight variation may occur.
$38.00
This sculpture, depicting grace and a joyful demeanor, is cast in Burkina Faso using the lost wax method, which uses hand-formed wax to create shapes. Each sculpture is completely one-of-a-kind, so color and shape may vary slightly.
Measures 3"L x 2.25"W x 5"T.
$64.00
These classic totes are woven from long strips of fiber extracted from the sisal plant, in alternating rows of leaf green and natural white. Simple woven sisal handles make this a 100% sustainable accessory.
Sold singly. Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variation is expected.
Dimension: 12"D x 12"W x 10"H (14" from handles to base)
Crafted from: Sisal
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
In the rural Kenyan countryside around the city of Kitui, women specialize in weaving the tough fibers of the agave sisalana plant. Sisal's spiky leaf clusters erupt from a dry landscape and often requires long journeys to gather. Once woven, these womens' totes are sold to local and international markets. Singing, dancing, and chatting make weaving for export an enjoyable social event!
$39.00
Ugandan artisans handcraft these beautiful, nature-inspired baskets from banana stalks coil woven with vibrantly dyed raffia. Hang the basket on the wall easily using its raffia loop, or put it to work for storage, in the garden, or on the tabletop.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 12"L x 12"W x 3"H
Crafted from: Banana, raffia palm, dye
Made in: Uganda
About the Artisans:
Uganda Crafts 2000 Limited, a member of the International Fair Trade Association teaches basic handcrafting skills to rural & urban women and provides income opportunities for the marginalised and disadvantaged: people with disabilities, widows, orphans, single mothers, women with minimal education, and people living with HIV. They handcraft baskets using natural raffia wrapped over coils of banana leaf stems.
$16.00
Artisans in the highlands of Kenya hand carve these cute lizards from soft soapstone, that is then dressed up with a colorful hand dyed finish and etched details.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 5"L x 1.75"W x 3.5"H
Crafted from: Soapstone, dye
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.
$240.00
Get 3 favorite basket styles in 1 matching set: the iconic Senegalese hamper, an open top bin, and a lidded warming basket. Each basket features a classic stair-step pattern, woven in white, 2 shades of green, and pale lavender.
Each basket is fair trade and carefully handmade by a talented Wolof woman in rural Senegal.
Each hamper features a point, fitted lid and braided plastic handles. The baskets are constructed of two materials, both eco-friendly: sustainable grass stalks and discarded strips of plastic leftover from prayer mat factories, local to Senegalese weavers.
Sold as a set of three baskets. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Hamper: 30"T x 16"W x 16"D (21"T without lid)
Warming Basket: 12.5"T x 12"W x 12"D
Bin Basket: 14"T x 12.5"W x 12.5"D
Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic
Made in: Senegal
Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, some variation is expected. [Click to read our Statement on Handmade Variation]
$180.00
Get 3 favorite basket styles in 1 coordinating set: the iconic flat-lid hamper, an open top bin, and a small round storage basket, woven in white, light green and darker green.
Each basket is fair trade and carefully handmade by a talented Wolof woman in rural Senegal.
Each hamper features a fitted lid and inset woven handles. The baskets are constructed of two materials, both eco-friendly: sustainable grass stalks and discarded strips of plastic leftover from prayer mat factories, local to Senegalese weavers.
Sold as a set of three baskets. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Hamper Basket: 19"H x 15"W x 15"D
Bin Basket:13" H x 12"W x 12"D
Round Storage Basket: 6"H x 12"W x 12"D
Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic
Made in: Senegal
Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, some variation is expected. [Click to read our Statement on Handmade Variation]
$10.00
Hand woven elephant grass baskets from the Bolgatanga region of Ghana can be found at farmer's markets around the world.
These miniature Bolga baskets offer a truly sweet way to offer small gifts, or to store small items on the tabletop. Due to the handcrafted nature of these baskets, slight variation may occur.
Dimensions: 3.5-4"L x 2.5-4"W x 4-4.5"H (size will vary)
Crafted from: Elephant grass, dye
Made in: Ghana
$76.00
Metal sculptors in Burkina Faso use a lost-wax casting method to create beautiful modern African art. This tranquil sculpture portrays a feminine figure wearing pale green clothes and practicing a yoga tree pose.
Sold singly. Because this is a handmade creation, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 4"L x 3.5"W x 9.25"H
Crafted from: Bronze, paint
Made in: Burkina Faso