This vibrant Kisii soapstone range is from a supplier in Kenya called Zuri Design. Most people in Kisii live a subsistence lifestyle, so the income from soapstone handicrafts is vital to their existence.
After the rough outline of each shape is created, the stone is placed in water and sanded until the chiseled stone is completely smooth. The stone is painted and the designs are hand etched into the stone to reveal the natural white under the paint.
One of our most popular items, this novel and innovative spectacle stand is made from sustainable shesham wood.
This item is made by Asha Handicrafts. Asha represents more than 6,500 artisans in 10 states of India. 'Asha' means 'hope' in Sanskrit. It aims to sustain the marketing ability of individual and family based artisans. It is a not-for-profit organisation which works to ensure that benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves, by buying directly from the artisan groups and offering advance payments on orders.
Asha provides training and teaching facilities in tailoring and metal work, thereby establishing new local groups of craftsmen. It also provides educational assistance for children of the producers, medical check ups and treatment and savings programs for artisans and spouses.
Three joined photo frames made with real decorative leaves from Bali - perfect for hanging up.
Each frame: 13.5 x 12.5 cm (Inner: 6.5 x 6.5 cm)
This item is made by The Mitra Bali Foundation, a non-governmental and non-profit organisation. It acts as a market and export facilitator for small craft producers who often live in the more remote areas of Bali. The foundation has a design centre where producers can access resources, work with designers and get regular training on new trends, technical aspects of production, health and safety and environmentally sustainable production.
Mitra Bali also has an environmental programme replanting Albesia (Blalu) trees. They ensure that their producers receive 50% of the total payment up front.
Nice little handmade trinket box with symmetrical elephant motif.
Size: 20 x 12.5 cm
This item is made by Aspiration International which is a small organisation in Delhi, India. It organises small groups of semi-skilled and skilled artisans with the aim of promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and providing fair wages. These groups are located all over India and some have now become independent artisans in their own community.
Beautiful, handmade greetings card with Rock Python design.
Blank inside for your message.
Size: 13 x 13 cm
This lovely endangered species card range is created by Papeterie, an Indian project founded with the aim of promoting eco-friendly paper products. The back of each card gives information about the species and its plight in India.
Three joined photo frames made with real decorative leaves from Bali - perfect for hanging up.
Each frame: 13.5 x 12.5 cm (Inner: 6.5 x 6.5 cm)
This item is made by The Mitra Bali Foundation, a non-governmental and non-profit organisation. It acts as a market and export facilitator for small craft producers who often live in the more remote areas of Bali. The foundation has a design centre where producers can access resources, work with designers and get regular training on new trends, technical aspects of production, health and safety and environmentally sustainable production.
Mitra Bali also has an environmental programme replanting Albesia (Blalu) trees. They ensure that their producers receive 50% of the total payment up front.
