• <center>Upcycled Metal Angel Ornament</br>Measures - 3-1/8" high x 2-1/2" wide<br/>Handmade from Metal Drums in Haiti</center>
  • <center>Upcycled Metal Ornaments</br>Handmade from Metal Drums in Haiti</center>
  • <center>Upcycled Metal Birds Ornament</br>Measures - 3-1/2" high x 4-1/4" wide<br/>Handmade from Metal Drums in Haiti</center>
  • <center>Upcycled Metal Elephant Ornament</br>Measures - 3-1/2" high x 4-1/4" wide<br/>Handmade from Metal Drums in Haiti</center>
  • <center>Upcycled Metal Heart Ornament</br>Measures - 4" high x 4" wide<br/>Handmade from Metal Drums in Haiti</center>
  • <center>Upcycled Metal Hummingbird Ornament</br>Measures - 3-1/2" high x 3-1/8" wide<br/>Handmade from Metal Drums in Haiti</center>
  • <center>Upcycled Metal Moon Ornament</br>Measures - 4-1/4" high x 4" wide<br/>Handmade from Metal Drums in Haiti</center>
  • <center>Upcycled Metal Nativity Ornament</br>Measures - 4-1/4" high x 4" wide<br/>Handmade from Metal Drums in Haiti</center>
  • <center>Upcycled Metal Paw Ornament</br>Measures - 2-3/4" high x 3-1/4" wide<br/>Handmade from Metal Drums in Haiti</center>
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Upcycled Metal Decorative and Christmas Ornaments

Upcycled Metal Decorative and Christmas Ornaments

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These metal ornaments make a wonderful decoration for Christmas or any time of the year.

The art of making metal crafts from recycled metal drums began about 50 years ago in Haiti when a blacksmith used discarded metal drums to make crosses for the cemetery. Today the artisans in the village of Croix de Bouquets in Haiti are engaged in transforming used metal drums into beautiful pieces of art.
  • Angel Ornament measuresĀ 3-1/8" high x 2-1/2" wide
  • Birds Ornaments measureĀ 
  • Elephant Ornament measuresĀ 3-1/2" high x 4-1/4" wide
  • Heart Ornament measuresĀ 4" high x 4" wide
  • Hummingbird Ornament measuresĀ 3-1/2" high x 3-1/8" wide
  • Moon Ornament measuresĀ 4-1/4" high x 4" wide
  • Nativity Ornament measuresĀ 4-1/4" high x 4" wide
  • Paw Ornament measuresĀ 2-3/4" high x 3-1/4" wide

    Handmade in Haiti and fair trade imported.

    About the Artisans

    Esther Kariuki is an independent artisan whoĀ continues to make a big impact in villages outside of Nairobi, Kenya,Ā near Kitui.Ā  Ā Ā 

    Esther and her husband train women on banana fiber craftingĀ to empower them to earn money while working from their homes. Banana Fiber which would normally be discarded is used toĀ craftĀ unique pieces taking the leaves from the banana tree to create durableĀ 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.Ā Ā 

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