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LaChamba Casserole Bowl Round
- From La Vida Verde, a fair trade group Clay cookware has a unique ability to produce succulent foods loaded with flavor. Handmade from natural black clay by Colombian artisans using techniques passed down for centuries. Each lead- and glaze-free piece is polished with river rocks before being wood fired. Imported by a fair trade organization, they???re works of ancient culinary art from the region that???s home to the Americas??? oldest pottery. Colombia.
- From Au Lac Designs, a fair trade group Dramatic hand-dyed silk taffeta is embroidered and stitched by a collective of struggling farmers who have been taught tailoring skills. 16″W x 9″H; 9″ strap drop. Vietnam.
From Mitra Bali, a fair trade group Traditional Jawan Bali Silver Pendant and Hoop Earrings are made exclusively by five women artisans thriving in a male-dominated society. 1??”-diameter pendant hangs on a 20″ chain with 2″ extender. Earrings are 1??” long. Sterling silver. Indonesia.
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