Description
Mixed Metal ‘Bird Watering Can’ Ornament
Details:
- Intricately hand-crafted and made from various metals including plated nickel, copper, and brass, as well as colourful beads and gems
- No lead or other harmful substances are used
- Pieces are designed to be as safe as possible with a minimum of sharp corners and edges, however they are not intended as toys and should be kept out of reach of small children.
- Made fairly by workers earning a living wage in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Dimensions: 7” x 4“ x 1”
About Pilgrim Imports:
A shining example of the almost magical impact of fair trade practices.
A once-impoverished village near Chiang Mai, Thailand, now thrives with a busy marketplace and a newly improved school - all supported by a thriving cottage arts industry known collectively as Pilgrim Imports.
More than 400 local artisans produce these intricate handmade ornaments using mixed metals and beads. Often the materials used to create the ornaments have been upcycled, supporting a continuous cycle of sustainable manufacturing.
The jobs are fulfilling, clean, and pay artisans a living wage. These talented creators are proud to preserve the traditions of their homeland and thrilled that people the world over enjoy and actively seek out their creations to add to their growing collections
Description
Mixed Metal ‘Bird Watering Can’ Ornament
Details:
- Intricately hand-crafted and made from various metals including plated nickel, copper, and brass, as well as colourful beads and gems
- No lead or other harmful substances are used
- Pieces are designed to be as safe as possible with a minimum of sharp corners and edges, however they are not intended as toys and should be kept out of reach of small children.
- Made fairly by workers earning a living wage in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Dimensions: 7” x 4“ x 1”
About Pilgrim Imports:
A shining example of the almost magical impact of fair trade practices.
A once-impoverished village near Chiang Mai, Thailand, now thrives with a busy marketplace and a newly improved school - all supported by a thriving cottage arts industry known collectively as Pilgrim Imports.
More than 400 local artisans produce these intricate handmade ornaments using mixed metals and beads. Often the materials used to create the ornaments have been upcycled, supporting a continuous cycle of sustainable manufacturing.
The jobs are fulfilling, clean, and pay artisans a living wage. These talented creators are proud to preserve the traditions of their homeland and thrilled that people the world over enjoy and actively seek out their creations to add to their growing collections