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Recycled Bicycle Chain Star Ornament- Noah's Ark
Recycled Bicycle Chain Star Ornament- Noah's Ark
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Made from salvaged bicycle chain, this star ornament is perfect to bring about an eco-friendly spirit this holiday.
This star ornament is handmade by artisans at Noah's Ark, Moradabad, India. Noah's Ark was founded in 1986 by Samuel Masih, one of the leaders of Fair Trade in India and to introduce the concept of fair wages to artisans. Noah's Ark works with several artisans and media such as metal, wood, and glass, the organization also supports the artisans and their communities with many welfare projects.
- Measures 4-1/2”high x 4-1/4” wide x 1/4” deep
Handmade in India and fair trade imported.
Due to the handmade nature, slight variations in size, color, shape, pattern, or other characteristics may be evident. Each piece is truly a unique work of art, lovingly crafted by hand.
Please read our extended description below by clicking on "About the Artisans" for more information on how these wonderful eco-friendly items are made, and for more information on the artists who make them.
About the Artisans
About the Artisans
Ceramica Quinua, an artisan cooperative known for its social and environmental responsibility, offers steady work to six workshops and 36 families in Ayachucho, Peru. Ceramica Quinua is dedicated to decreasing the use of firewood to reduce deforestation, and as such, works primarily with clay, which is extracted from the land in a controlled manner to avoid erosion.
The artisans shape and fire their pieces in home-based workshops during their nine-hour workday. Children often sit in on the workshops during their free time in so they may learn the trade that's been passed from ancestor to ancestor. The organization also takes pride in offering health care for its craftsmen, and for sharing its environmental knowledge and conservation techniques with students at public schools.
The Quinua district is characterized by the eucalyptus and alder-scented atmosphere of its mountain and forest landscapes. The name Quinua is derived from the Qenwal plant, said to be comparable in beauty only to the Quinuin women. The unique flora and fauna that inhabit the territory are fast becoming a major tourist attraction. Unfortunately, deforestation and pollution from paint chemicals are threatening their existence.
