Empowering Objects

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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African Straw Hat with Chin Strap #88-Fits 22"-23" Head African Market, African Baskets, Straw Hat, Braided Leather, One Pic, Sun Hats, Women Empowerment, Straw, Hats
African Straw Hat with Chin Strap #88-Fits 22"-23" Head
African Straw Hat with Chin Strap #88-Fits 22"-23" Head
a woven basket with a lid and handles
Burundi Canister Basket Medium #3
Burundi Canister Basket Medium
three woven baskets sitting next to each other
Market Baskets Large
African Baskets - Large Market Bolga Basket - tangozuluimports.com
a black and white woven basket with a feather sticking out of it's top
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.
many different vases are on display in a glass case with black and white designs
there are alot of patterns shown in this african pin, alot of different colors and signs on pretty bowls
Fair Trade Batik Dress Verona Black - Tango Zulu Batik Dress, Grey Pattern, Fair Trade, Verona, Women Empowerment, Batik, Retro Dress, Light Grey, Knee Length
Fair Trade Batik Dress Verona Black
Fair Trade Batik Dress Verona Black - Tango Zulu
a green and brown striped basket on a white background
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.
Kantha Silk Sari Scarf Reversible #15 Sari Scarf, Kantha Silk, India Culture, Clothing And Textile, Indigenous Art, Beautiful Table, Handmade Clothes, Hand Stitching, Beautiful Handmade
Kantha Silk Sari Scarf Reversible #15
Kantha Silk Sari Scarf Reversible #15
a woven basket with red handles on a white background in the shape of a handbag
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
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. Bath Bomb Set, Red Bath Bomb, Blackberry Bath Bomb, Rose Bath Bomb, Lush Snow Fairy Bath Bomb, Fragrance Oil Blends, Jasmine Fragrance, Felted Soap, Jasmine Flower
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
Felted Wool and Cotton Pot Holder Nepal #7
Felted Wool and Cotton Pot Holder Nepal #7
Women's Sewing Pattern, Ethnic Gown, Batik Dress, Maxi Outfits, Princess Seam, African Attire, Luxury Dress, Maxi Bridesmaid Dresses, Ghana
Fair Trade Batik Dress Eli Plaid Wine
a brown and white basket sitting on top of a table
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 Maroon Maxi Dress, Ethical Clothing Brands, Fair Trade Clothing, Ethical Fashion Brands, Cotton Long Dress, Cotton Sundress, Tropical Dress, Ethical Clothing, Maxi Jersey Dress
Fair Trade Catalina Maxi Dress Maroon
Fair Trade Catalina Maxi Dress Maroon - Tango Zulu Imports