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Handpainted Birds with Flowers Ornament, Set of 2
Handpainted Birds with Flowers Ornament, Set of 2
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Handcrafted in India with a traditional papier-mâché technique, these beautiful hand-painted ornaments celebrate the season with whimsical designs. Each piece is a small piece of art.
- Set of 2 ornaments.
- Hand-painted designs, glossy finish.
- Measures approximately 3-inches in diameter.
- Hanging loop with tassel.
Story behind the Art:
The region of Uijain is renowned for its Papier Mache art. Papier Mache is an age-old art that has been passed down from father to son for generations. The skills to master the craft take years to learn, so children are often taught from an early age. More recently, women have bene allowed to learn the craft and participate in production which has been a big milestone. Papier Mache art is a multi-step process that culminate with an artist hand-painting the intricate scenes and designs.
Due to the handmade nature, slight variations in size, color, shape, pattern, or other characteristics may be evident. Each piece is truly a unique work of art, lovingly crafted by hand.
About the Artisans
About the Artisans
In 2006 Elaine left the company under the ownership and supervision of five of her employees
who were master craftsmen from Mali. These five craftsmen are led by Fatim Bouare. Fatim’s innate business sense and entrepreneurial skills helped Mali Chic to grow into a successful business today. Currently, the organization has 14 employees and about 200 member artisans. The organization sells its products through a boutique store in Bamako city. Mali Chic has partnered with various international agencies such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), West African Trade Hub, and Aid to Artisans. Aligning with such agencies has helped Mali Chic to expand the reach of its handmade and fair trade products internationally. With the increased demand for handmade and fairly traded products, Mali Chic has been able to contribute to both the social development and the advancement of its artisan members.
The organization strives to work closely with the artisans to produce high-quality and unique products. As a result, the artisans have learned to meet the increasing demands of the international as well as domestic market. Mali Chic adheres to the fair trade principles, the artisans work from home or in their workshops, and this gives them the freedom to choose their work environment. Because Mali Chic is a fair-wage organization it provides its artisans with an advance against each order of their handmade products.
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