Global Crafts
Hand-Painted Cat Holiday Ornaments-Set of 2-Fair Trade- India
Hand-Painted Cat Holiday Ornaments-Set of 2-Fair Trade- India
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Handcrafted in India with a traditional papier-mâché technique, these beautiful hand-painted ornaments celebrate the season with whimsical designs. Each piece is a small piece of art.
Product Features:
- Set of 2 ornaments.
- Hand-painted designs, glossy finish.
- Approximate measurements: Silhouette Cat: 3.14" tall by 1.85" wide; Round Ball Ornament is 3" in diameter.
- Due to the handmade nature, actual sizes may vary slightly.
- Includes hanging loop with tassel
- Eco-Friendly; Made from Recycled Paper
- Fair Trade product
The Story Behind the Art:
The region of Uijain is renowned for its Papier Mache art. Papier Mache is an age-old art that has been passed down from father to son for generations. The skills to master the craft take years to learn, so children are often taught from an early age. More recently, women have been allowed to learn the craft and participate in production which has been a big milestone. Papier Mache art is a multi-step process that culminates with an artist hand-painting the intricate scenes and designs.
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.
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.
