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$14.00
From the UN Refugee Agency
Crafted by Burundian refugees returning home after decades in exile, natural grass and recycled food ration bags are transformed into radiant discs that represent new opportunities for artisans as they rebuild their lives in their home country.
Each ornament is individually packaged and ready for gift-giving in a MADE51 box, complete with an artisan story card.
Size: 3"
Materials: Grass, grain sacks and cotton thread
Note: These products are handmade and there will be slight variations in shape, size, and color.
About the Artisans:
"Refugees have skills and talents that only need a chance to grow and flourish. Within each piece lies a story of history and culture, and the chance for a person who has fled war and persecution to offer something of beauty and style to the world." - Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
MADE51 is a global initiative brought to life by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Each ornament in the MADE51 Holiday Collection tells a story about the cultural heritage of its maker. These beautiful crafts are windows into the diversity and talent of refugee artisans around the world. They fill homes with meaning, as symbols of solidarity, empowerment and hope.
A Burundian woman hand-weaves the Radiant Circle ornament. Photo by WomenCraft for MADE51.
$14.00
From the UN Refugee Agency
Crafted by Tuareg refugees living in Niger, the metalwork used to create this crescent moon highlights impressive heritage techniques that are used to create both utilitarian and decorative objects. As nomadic pastoralists who traditionally inhabit a vast area in the Sahara Desert, the desert moon is a symbol of protection and prosperity.
Each ornament is individually packaged and ready for gift-giving in a MADE51 box, complete with an artisan story card.
Size: 3" x 2.5"
Materials: Aluminium/nickel
Note: These products are handmade and there will be slight variations in shape, size, and color.
About the Artisans:
"Refugees have skills and talents that only need a chance to grow and flourish. Within each piece lies a story of history and culture, and the chance for a person who has fled war and persecution to offer something of beauty and style to the world." - Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
MADE51 is a global initiative brought to life by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Each ornament in the MADE51 Holiday Collection tells a story about the cultural heritage of its maker. These beautiful crafts are windows into the diversity and talent of refugee artisans around the world. They fill homes with meaning, as symbols of solidarity, empowerment and hope.
Sidi, a Malian refugee jeweller and blacksmith living in Niger. Photo (c) UNHCR / 6M Productions.
"Thank to UNHCR, I was able to follow different trainings which have allowed me to improve my craft... Working with other artisans has motivated me. We learn new things from each other and give each other courage and strength. A product that is the result of a hard work in group has more value than a product I have made myself. With the extra money I make, I will be able to buy raw material and continue to work and improve my craft. I will also be able to contribute to the basic needs of my children, such as food, clothing and school fees." - Sidi
$14.00
From the UN Refugee Agency
Handcrafted by Malian refugees living in Burkina Faso, this star is a shining example of traditional metalworking skills and designs that are passed from one Tuareg artisan to the next.
Each ornament is individually packaged and ready for gift-giving in a MADE51 box, complete with an artisan story card.
Size: Star is 3" x 3", Tassel Length is 1.5"
Materials: Aluminum and Leather
Note: These products are handmade and there will be slight variations in shape, size, and color.
About the Artisans:
"Refugees have skills and talents that only need a chance to grow and flourish. Within each piece lies a story of history and culture, and the chance for a person who has fled war and persecution to offer something of beauty and style to the world." - Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
MADE51 is a global initiative brought to life by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Each ornament in the MADE51 Holiday Collection tells a story about the cultural heritage of its maker. These beautiful crafts are windows into the diversity and talent of refugee artisans around the world. They fill homes with meaning, as symbols of solidarity, empowerment and hope.
Shooting Star ornament is crafted in Burkina Faso by Malian refugees. Photo (c) UNHCR.
$14.00
From the UN Refugee Agency
Crafted by internally displaced women living in a camp in a remote area of South Sudan, this intricate glass beading represents the blossoming of hope for brighter future for their children.
Each ornament is individually packaged and ready for gift-giving in a MADE51 box, complete with an artisan story card.
Size: 2.5"
Materials: Glass beads and wire
Note: These products are handmade and there will be slight variations in shape, size, and color.
About the Artisans:
"Refugees have skills and talents that only need a chance to grow and flourish. Within each piece lies a story of history and culture, and the chance for a person who has fled war and persecution to offer something of beauty and style to the world." - Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
MADE51 is a global initiative brought to life by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Each ornament in the MADE51 Holiday Collection tells a story about the cultural heritage of its maker. These beautiful crafts are windows into the diversity and talent of refugee artisans around the world. They fill homes with meaning, as symbols of solidarity, empowerment and hope.
$14.00
From the UN Refugee Agency
Crafted by Burundian and Congolese women living in Rwanda, this sweetgrass basket is handwoven using a time-honoured weaving technique. The design represents the additional strength and persistence needed to rise again after being forced from home.
Each ornament is individually packaged and ready for gift-giving in a MADE51 box, complete with an artisan story card.
Size: 3"
Materials: Natural grass with light blue and red accent colours.
Note: These products are handmade and there will be slight variations in shape, size, and color.
About the Artisans:
"Part of my responsibility as an empowered woman is to empower other people to do the right thing. I believe in giving others what you have been given." - Spés Kaneza, Artisan group leader in Mahama camp, Rwanda
MADE51 is a global initiative brought to life by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Each ornament in the MADE51 Holiday Collection tells a story about the cultural heritage of its maker. These beautiful crafts are windows into the diversity and talent of refugee artisans around the world. They fill homes with meaning, as symbols of solidarity, empowerment and hope.
Alina, 30, is a mother of three who fled her home in Burundi and walked for two days before reaching Mahama camp in Rwanda. Here she works alongside other women, weaving at the co-op. Photo (c) UNHCR.
$28.00
This sweet and cuddly ornament set with a lion, an elephant, and a monkey is sure to be any child's favorite on the Christmas tree! Each ornament is full of personality and so soft, thanks to 100% organic cotton yarn. The ornaments are handknit in Kenya by a women's cooperative and feature hanging strings, ribbon detail, and sewn facial features.
Each ornament measures approximately 5.5" tall, but variation may occur due to the handmade nature of this item. Sold in a set of 3. Made from 100% organic cotton yarn with new acrylic stuffing.
About the Artisans:
"Changing Lives Stitch by Stitch,"Kenana Knitters is a knitting cooperative in Njoro, Kenya that employs a community of women in a rural farming area. In addition to supplementing the womens' income, sales also fund community action for education and health services. All products are local and crafted from natural, organic materials.
$20.00
Santa Claus is coming to town! These Santa ornaments are cuddly and soft, thanks to 100% organic cotton yarn. The ornaments are handknit in Kenya by a women's cooperative and feature hanging strings, a pom pom on Santa's hat, and sewn facial features.
Sold in a set of 2. (One to keep and one to give!)
Each ornament measures approximately 4" tall, but variation may occur due to the handmade nature of this item. Made from 100% organic cotton yarn with new acrylic stuffing.
About the Artisans:
"Changing Lives Stitch by Stitch," Kenana Knitters is a knitting cooperative in Njoro, Kenya that employs a community of women in a rural farming area. In addition to supplementing the women's income, sales also fund community action for education and health services. All products are local and crafted from natural, organic materials.
$28.00
These beautiful sisal ornaments are handcrafted by talented Rwandan basket weavers. Shaped like traditional Agaseke giving baskets, each ornament features a removable lid, enabling it to be filled with small gifts or sweet notes!
Sold in assorted sets of three, featuring blue, green and red giving basket ornaments. Each ornament measures approximately 4-5" tall and 2-3" wide, with a 3" string. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, size and design may vary slightly.
About the Artisans:
It is typical for many women in developing countries to depend solely on their husbands for financial needs, but Songa Designs International is changing this dynamic. By working for Songa, under-resourced women are encouraged to pursue economic independence, simply by using skills acquired through everyday life. Songa Designs provides jobs for over 150 women who in turn negotiate their own salaries and earn fair wages, which enables them to buy land, health insurance or send their children to school for the first time. Trained by generations of local cultural tradition, the skilled artisans in Rwanda in East Africa craft stylish, high-quality accessories inspired by nature. Each handmade item is tightly woven with all-natural materials such as banana leaf fiber or sisal plants.
$28.00
These beautiful sisal ornaments are handcrafted by talented Rwandan basket weavers. Shaped like traditional Agaseke giving baskets, each ornament features a removable lid, enabling it to be filled with small gifts or sweet notes!
Sold in sets of three. Each ornament measures approximately 4-5" tall and 2-3" wide, with a 3" string. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, size may vary slightly and designs will be assorted. Each set will be unique!
About the Artisans:
It is typical for many women in developing countries to depend solely on their husbands for financial needs, but Songa Designs International is changing this dynamic. By working for Songa, under-resourced women are encouraged to pursue economic independence, simply by using skills acquired through everyday life. Songa Designs provides jobs for over 150 women who in turn negotiate their own salaries and earn fair wages, which enables them to buy land, health insurance or send their children to school for the first time. Trained by generations of local cultural tradition, the skilled artisans in Rwanda in East Africa craft stylish, high-quality accessories inspired by nature. Each handmade item is tightly woven with all-natural materials such as banana leaf fiber or sisal plants.
$28.00
These beautiful sisal ornaments are handcrafted by talented Rwandan basket weavers. Shaped like traditional Agaseke giving baskets, each ornament features a removable lid, enabling it to be filled with small gifts or sweet notes!
Sold in sets of three. Each ornament measures approximately 4-5" tall and 2-3" wide, with a 3" string. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, size may vary slightly and designs will be assorted. Each set will be unique!
About the Artisans:
It is typical for many women in developing countries to depend solely on their husbands for financial needs, but Songa Designs International is changing this dynamic. By working for Songa, under-resourced women are encouraged to pursue economic independence, simply by using skills acquired through everyday life. Songa Designs provides jobs for over 150 women who in turn negotiate their own salaries and earn fair wages, which enables them to buy land, health insurance or send their children to school for the first time. Trained by generations of local cultural tradition, the skilled artisans in Rwanda in East Africa craft stylish, high-quality accessories inspired by nature. Each handmade item is tightly woven with all-natural materials such as banana leaf fiber or sisal plants.
$28.00
These beautiful sisal ornaments are handcrafted by talented Rwandan basket weavers. Shaped like traditional Agaseke giving baskets, each ornament features a removable lid, enabling it to be filled with small gifts or sweet notes!
Sold in sets of three. Each ornament measures approximately 4-5" tall and 2-3" wide, with a 3" string. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, size may vary slightly and designs will be assorted. Each set will be unique!
About the Artisans:
It is typical for many women in developing countries to depend solely on their husbands for financial needs, but Songa Designs International is changing this dynamic. By working for Songa, under-resourced women are encouraged to pursue economic independence, simply by using skills acquired through everyday life. Songa Designs provides jobs for over 150 women who in turn negotiate their own salaries and earn fair wages, which enables them to buy land, health insurance or send their children to school for the first time. Trained by generations of local cultural tradition, the skilled artisans in Rwanda in East Africa craft stylish, high-quality accessories inspired by nature. Each handmade item is tightly woven with all-natural materials such as banana leaf fiber or sisal plants.