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Each object represents the power of women working together to transform lives. "Empowering Women: Artisan Cooperatives that Transform Communities" exhibit is open June 12 - October 27, 2013 at the Burke Museum. Pins are from the Burke and our community partners. https://www.burkemuseum.org/empowering
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Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture
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Fair Trade Winds
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a green and brown striped basket on a white background
Wire Basket
Large Baskets
Blue And Copper
Wire Weaving
Wire Baskets
Swirl Pattern
Zulu
Soapy Water
Counter Top
African Zulu Telephone Wire Basket Large Deep Bowl #22
This beautiful Zulu telephone wire basket combines traditional skills with modern materials. Serving equally well as a counter top bowl or as an art piece, it is strong and durable. It is handmade from plastic coated telephone wires woven into a zigzag swirl pattern in turquoise, seafoam, emerald, dusty blue, and copper. It is approximately 3.75" deep by 7.5" in diameter, with rigid walls, and can be hand washed with warm, soapy water.
African Straw Hat with Chin Strap #88-Fits 22"-23" Head African Market, African Baskets, Wardrobe Inspiration, Braided Leather, Sun Hat, Straw Hat, Tango, Sun Hats
African Market
African Baskets
Wardrobe Inspiration
Braided Leather
Sun Hat
Straw Hat
Tango
Sun Hats
African Straw Hat with Chin Strap #88-Fits 22"-23" Head
African Straw Hat with Chin Strap #88-Fits 22"-23" Head
Kantha Silk Sari Scarf Reversible #15 Sari Scarf, Kantha Silk, India Culture, Lavender Pink, Handmade Tassels, Clothing And Textile, Silk Sari, Indigenous Art, Gold Floral
Sari Scarf
Kantha Silk
India Culture
Lavender Pink
Handmade Tassels
Clothing And Textile
Silk Sari
Indigenous Art
Gold Floral
Kantha Silk Sari Scarf Reversible #15
Kantha Silk Sari Scarf Reversible #15
a black and white woven basket with a feather sticking out of it's top
Weaving
Lidded Basket
Lidded Baskets
Hand Woven Baskets
Wrap Around
Natural Materials
Hand Weaving
Pattern
Color
Rwanda Small Lidded Basket Black Natural
This small black and natural lidded basket is handmade in Rwanda from smooth sisal wrapped around coiled grass. It is sturdy and durable with a snug lid adorned with a sisal tassel. It is about 5" in diameter at the top, tapering to 3" at the bottom, and is about 3.5" deep. Because it is handmade from natural materials, there will be slight variations in size, shape, pattern, and color from basket to basket.
a woven basket with red handles on a white background in the shape of a handbag
African Shop
Bolga Basket
Handmade Baskets
Shopping Tote
Household Items
In The Middle
Fair Trade
The Middle
African Bolga Basket Shopping Tote #1
This fair trade shopping tote is striking and durable. It has a round bottom with an ark-shaped top, and two round, upright goat skin handles. This beautiful handwoven Bolga basket is approximately 17" end to end, 10" wide, and 11" deep in the middle/13" deep on the ends (not including the handles). It is often used as a shopping tote or for storing newspapers, magazines, yarn, and other household items.
there are many colorful sugar skulls on the table
Baskets
African Hats
Felted Soap
Rainbow Magic
Market Baskets
Metal Ornament
Summer Hats
Decorative Jars
Fair Trade African Hats and Baskets
Fair Trade, Well Made African Hats and Baskets - TangoZuluImports.com
Our handmade "Love" bath bombs are made in Spokane Valley, Washington, by resettled refugees. The set includes three bath bombs with a blackberry and jasmine fragrance. They are packed in a recyclable tube ready for gift-giving. Spokane Valley Washington, Jasmine Fragrance, Fragrance Oil Blends, Bath Bomb Gift, Jasmine Flower, Sodium Bicarbonate, Skin Care Essentials, Bath Bomb, Cocoa Butter
Spokane Valley Washington
Jasmine Fragrance
Fragrance Oil Blends
Bath Bomb Gift
Jasmine Flower
Sodium Bicarbonate
Skin Care Essentials
Bath Bomb
Cocoa Butter
Bath Bomb Trio Love - Blackberry and Jasmine
Our handmade "Love" bath bombs are made in Spokane Valley, Washington, by resettled refugees. The set includes three bath bombs with a blackberry and jasmine fragrance. They are packed in a recyclable tube ready for gift-giving.
a purple and blue purse with flowers on it
Felt Pot
Pot Holder
Felted Wool
Blue Design
Recycled Cotton
The Other Side
Quality Clothing
Pot Holders
Felted Wool and Cotton Pot Holder Nepal #7
Felted Wool and Cotton Pot Holder Nepal #7
Ankara A Line Dress, Cape Coast, Fair Trade Clothing, African Mud Cloth, Batik Dress, Dress Out, Princess Seam, Plaid Dress, Black Skirt
Ankara A Line Dress
Cape Coast
Fair Trade Clothing
African Mud Cloth
Batik Dress
Dress Out
Princess Seam
Plaid Dress
Black Skirt
Fair Trade Batik Dress Eli Plaid Wine
many different vases are on display in a glass case with black and white designs
Pretty Bowls
Baby Furniture Sets
Afrocentric Decor
African Interior Design
African Furniture
Basket Collection
African Inspired Decor
African Interior
Afrikaanse Kunst
there are alot of patterns shown in this african pin, alot of different colors and signs on pretty bowls
a woven basket with a lid and handles
Natural Background
Pink Peach
Shades Of Pink
Canisters
The East
Handmade Items
Shades
Burundi Canister Basket Medium #3
Burundi Canister Basket Medium
Fair Trade Batik Dress Verona Black - Tango Zulu Verona, Grey Pattern, Ghana, Light Gray, Women Empowerment
Verona
Grey Pattern
Ghana
Light Gray
Women Empowerment
Fair Trade Batik Dress Verona Black
Fair Trade Batik Dress Verona Black - Tango Zulu
a brown and white basket sitting on top of a table
Kos
African Pottery
Indian Baskets
Basket Weaver
African Crafts
Basket Making
Pine Needle Baskets
Fowler Museum at UCLA
Africa | Basket "isichumo" by Beauty Ngxongo (South African) | ca. 2006 | Natural and dyed plant fiber.
Fair Trade Catalina Maxi Dress Maroon - Tango Zulu Imports Eco Dresses, Grecian Goddess, Ethical Clothing Brands, Cotton Long Dress, Maxi Jersey Dress, Ethical Clothing, Wardrobe Style, Sustainable Clothing
Eco Dresses
Grecian Goddess
Ethical Clothing Brands
Cotton Long Dress
Maxi Jersey Dress
Ethical Clothing
Wardrobe Style
Sustainable Clothing
Fair Trade Catalina Maxi Dress Maroon
Fair Trade Catalina Maxi Dress Maroon - Tango Zulu Imports
three woven baskets sitting next to each other
Party Tray
Basket With Handles
Market Basket
Large Basket
Market Baskets Large
African Baskets - Large Market Bolga Basket - tangozuluimports.com