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Small Calabash Bracelet
Small Calabash Bracelet
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Our Small Calabash Bracelets are bright and beautiful with several designs. They are hand painted on pieces of calabash and covered with a clear finish. They have an adjustable knot closure.
- Measures 6'' to 12'' long x 1'' wide
- Abstract, Flower, Geometric, Rhombus
- Adjustable knot closure
Handmade in Colombia and fair trade imported.
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Aborigines is a fair trade organization consisting of artisans from the Colombian Caribbean coast, heirs of the Mokaná legacy which they seek to preserve through the production of accessories that represent the knowledge of a culture that refuses to disappear.
They produce earrings and other jewelry accessories for that outfit that you like so much. They work with organic materials that combined with contemporary elements give a fabulous high jewelry finish.
"We love nature; she inspires us to create each piece, that's why we take care of and protect it. It also provides us with the fruit we work on, which we later transform into clothing accessories. Let's go! Take care of it too."
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Aborigines works under fair commercial policies, to provide greater transparency in their processes and offer employment opportunities that include good working conditions to artisans and their families. They work with ethnic groups or vulnerable populations seeking to preserve their knowledge and culture.
About the Artisans
About the Artisans
Esther Kariuki is an independent artisan who continues to make a big impact in villages outside of Nairobi, Kenya, near Kitui.  Â
Esther and her husband train women on banana fiber crafting to empower them to earn money while working from their homes. Banana Fiber which would normally be discarded is used to craft unique pieces taking the leaves from the banana tree to create durable and eco-friendly pieces of art. The products range from whimsical home decor, Christmas nativities, decorative and holiday ornaments, to functional trays/baskets.
The banana fiber is first dried, and then a light varnish applied. Once this process is complete craftspeople cut the fiber into thin strips to make several different items, including boxes, Bao Bab trees and mobiles. The varnish on the banana fiber with its many tones of brown resembles textured tortoise shell. Esther ensures the craftspeople are paid a fair wage for their goods, which has enabled many in her small village to earn a sustainable wage for their household. Â
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