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Handwoven Bolga Straw Fans from Ghana- Fair Trade

Handwoven Bolga Straw Fans from Ghana- Fair Trade

$42.95 USD
$42.95 USD
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Handwoven out of elephant grass from Bolga, Ghana. The fans are hand-woven in small villages using traditions passed down from generation to generation. They are woven out of renewable resources, including banana leaf and elephant grass, which grow abundantly in the region. The leather handle is treated using an all-natural process (either dyed and oiled or painted).

Each fan is 100% unique! Colors will vary from piece to piece.  Variations are to be expected and treasured.

  • Approximately 10-12 inches from top to bottom.

  • No two are identical.

  • Color schemes will vary and may contain a bright pop of color.

About the Artisans

 The Gitzell artisans work in Kenya and Ghana to weave beautiful, traditional baskets in many designs and colors.  Artisans live in low income areas and make their living off selling their crafts or taking daily temporary labor for minimum wage.  In Kenya, the artisans come from wide parts of the country. Most weavers come from the Eastern region where the climate is dry and conducive to the production of the sisal -- this is their main source of income.  In Central Kenya, most artisans have small pieces of land where they practice subsistence farming.  They subsidize their income through weaving products with banana leaf.  Gitzell Imports has helped connect these artisans to bigger markets and enhance their low income.

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