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$68.00
Measuring 70" long, these handcrafted table runners are created by weaving dried twigs through through hand-dyed mud cloth fabric.
Two lengths of twigs are used to create visual contrast. The fabric is a thick canvas that has been dyed using a mud cloth technique in Mali.
Dimensions: 16"W x 70"L
Crafted from: Dried twigs, cotton, dye
Made in: Mali
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.
$44.00
This beautiful bronze sculpture, cast from solid bronze in Burkina Faso using the lost wax method, celebrates the double blessing that comes to mothers of twins or two children.
A one-of-a-kind work of art, each sculpture varies slightly and beautifully celebrate the bond between mother and child.
Dimensions: 3.5"L x 2"W x 6.5"H
Crafted from: Bronze
Made in: Burkina Faso
$68.00
These versatile baskets are handwoven in rural Senegal using local grasses and upcycled strips of plastic. The baskets are beautifully crafted, durable, and sturdy.
The simple, open shape makes this basket a great catch-all for knitting supplies, toys, or other items in your home. Fair trade.
Sold singly. Matching baskets are also available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 18"L x 10"W x 11"H
Crafted from: Plastic strips, cattail stalks
Made in: Senegal
$68.00
The simple, open shape of this basket makes it a great catch-all for knitting supplies, toys, or other items in your home. Fair trade.
Dimensions: 16-17"L x 14-15"W x 10"H
Crafted from: Plastic strips, typha (cattail) grass stalks
Made in: Senegal
$48.00
Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal hand-weave baskets in the traditional coil weaving method, using natural grass. Interweaving colorful strips of plastic, salvaged from a mat factory in Dakar, the weavers brighten up the baskets and create designs.
Cattails grow abundantly in rural Senegal, making this natural grass a sustainable choice. The Wolof women earn a sustainable income from basket weaving, while enriching homes around the world with modern African craftsmanship.
This storage basket features a fitted, flat lid. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, slight variation may occur.
Dimensions: 13"L x 13"W x 8"H
Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic strips
Made in: Senegal
$20.00
This African musical instrument produces a variety of sounds and is an wonderful example of recycled art with function.
The base of the kalimba is a Nescafe coffee can. Metal tins fitted with tin can buzzers are plucked to create an unmistakable African sound. The top of kalimba is decorated with wood burnings, and the kalimba is held with both hands when playing.
Dimensions: 4"L x 4"W x 2"H
Crafted from: wood, metal, recycled tin cans
Made in: Burkina Faso
About the Artisans:
The Village Artisanal de Ouagadougou (VAO) is a centre of excellence in the creation, production and marketing of Burkinabe art, fine crafts and handicrafts in Burkina Faso. Here you can feel the passion and see the creations of over 500 artisans representing 30 different genres of art.
$68.00
These radiant sculptures are cast from solid bronze in Burkina Faso using the lost wax method. Dress details are painted by hand.
A beautiful gift for mothers and grandmothers, each sculpture is a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Sold singly. Color and shape may vary slightly.
Dimensions: 7" T x 3.5"L x 1.6"W
Crafted from: Bronze
Made in: Burkina Faso
$70.00
This beautiful sculpture is handcrafted in Burkina Faso using the lost wax method. This figure is seated, wearing a beautiful hat while reading.
Due to the handcrafted nature of these sculptures, some variation will occur.
Dimensions: 6"L x 4"W x 4"T
Crafted from: Bronze, paint
Made in: Burkina Faso
$9.00
Adorn your tree with this graceful angel, handcrafted from natural banana fiber and sisal, with silvery wings of recycled aluminum! The shine of the recycled wings contrasts beautifully with the rustic, natural fibers.
Sold individually. Due to the handmade nature of this item, some variation is expected.
Approximate Size: 6.5"T (9"T to top of string) x 2"W
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
In Nairobi's Banana Hill suburb, artisans utilize the fiber of banana palm trees, which grow prolifically in East Africa, to create whimsical gifts for local sale and export. Esther heads up a small group of talented individuals with a penchant for creating collectible works of folk art using this sustainable, all-natural medium.
$20.00
These unique spice bowls are hand-carved by Kamba people living in the bush of Eastern Kenya. The bowls are carved from the African olive wood tree, with special care being taken to retain interesting areas of the wood's grain and natural curvature.
Natural bone inlay adds a touch of Kenyan style. Two matching spoons are included.
To care for this lovely natural serving piece, hand wash in warm water, dry and rub lightly with a coat of olive or food safe mineral oil.
Dimensions: 4"L x 2"W x 1.5"H
Crafted from: Wild olive wood
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of their works, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community.
$76.00
Metal sculptors in Burkina Faso use a lost-wax casting method to create beautiful modern African art. This unique sculpture portrays a feminine figure wearing red and practicing a yoga lotus pose.
Sold singly. Because this is a handmade creation, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 4"L x 3.5"W x 4"H
Crafted from: Bronze, paint
Made in: Burkina Faso