Individual Banana Leaf Stackin...
from $23.00
DESCRIPTION: These strikingly beautiful stacking trays are made from hand-gathered local banana leaves and stalks. We envision these trays as a beautiful and interesting way to serve your guests, by bringing snacks and drinks to the family room or laying out towels in the guest room.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Single Tray
Care: Wipe with a damp cloth. Our trays can get wet but do not submerge. Dry in the sun.
Stacking trays measure approximately:
12.5” x 9” x 2” (small)
14” x 10” x 2.5” (medium)
16” x 12” x 3” (large)
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Rwanda ♥ The Individual Banana Leaf Stacking Trays are made by artisans with Azizi Life, an organization that participates in local initiatives for the development of Rwandan communities working towards physical and spiritual wholeness for all. Azizi believes that God cares deeply about each person's physical well-being and relationships with one another, as well as relationships with Him. Azizi sees the brokenness of the world- both in "the West" as well as in their home country of Rwanda - and believes that it is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ that true healing, wholeness – and development – can be found.
Your purchase strengthens communities!
Mango Wood Tray
$40.00
DESCRIPTION: Crafted from mango wood, this plate boasts intricate hand-carved design and can serve as an elegant addition to your decor or as a functional tray for serving and entertaining.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Material: Mango wood
Measurement: 13" in diameter x 1/2" thick
IMPACT: Made with love in India ♥ The Mango Wood Tray supports the work of Rahab's Rope, an organization that exists to give hope and opportunity to women and girls who are victims of or at risk of human trafficking in India. By creating a safe and loving environment, we enable the women and girls to grow and develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Rahab's Rope worked with a fair trade company also in India to develop this purse exclusively for supporting their mission.
Your Purchase Fights Human Trafficking!
Banana Leaf Sectioned Serving ...
$36.00
DESCRIPTION: These strikingly beautiful serving trays are made from hand-gathered local banana leaves and stalks.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Dimensions: 13 1/2" X 8 1/2" X 3 1/2"
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Rwanda ♥ Azizi Life, an organization that participates in local initiatives to develop Rwandan communities working towards physical and spiritual wholeness for all. Azizi believes that God cares deeply about each person's physical well-being and relationships with one another, as well as relationships with Him. Azizi sees the world's brokenness- both in "the West" and in their home country of Rwanda - and believes that it is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ that true healing, wholeness – and development – can be found.
Your Purchase Strengthens Communities!
Natural Serving Boards
from $62.00
DESCRIPTION: This stunning handcrafted wood serving board is the perfect way to serve appetizers at your next gathering. It can also be used for preparing food - a teak cutting board like this one is a classic kitchen item that is beautiful, timeless, and durable. A charcuterie and cheese board is one of the most elegant ways to display food, whether it is for guests or just you and your family.
PRODUCT DETAILS: *Please note that these serving boards are unique and one-of-a-kind sizes, and also slightly different natural wood colors.
Measurements:
Regular: Approximately 18 - 22 inches long, and 7 - 10 inches wide.
Grande: Approximately 2.5 - 3 feet long, and 7 - 10 inches wide.
Care: Wash your new handmade wood cutting board by hand and dry it immediately with a towel. It should never be placed in the dishwasher or left to soak.
IMPACT: Siggy Handmade has worked in Guatemala for over 40 years to create modern handmade goods using ancestral techniques. They build long-term relationships (many over 15 years!) with Guatemalan artisans and to help end the cycle of poverty by providing financial stability to talented artisans and their communities ♥
Your purchase helps end poverty!
Zera Serving Tray
$85.00
DESCRIPTION: This sturdy-handled serving tray is flatter and wider than our traditional Zera Bowl giving it the perfect shape and surface for all your hosting needs. Comfortably holds 8 glasses of your favorite liquid!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Tray measures approximately 14" across and 2" in height
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Rwanda ♥ Azizi Life, an organization that participates in local initiatives to develop Rwandan communities working towards physical and spiritual wholeness for all. Azizi believes that God cares deeply about each person's physical well-being and relationships with one another, as well as relationships with Him. Azizi sees the world's brokenness- both in "the West" and in their home country of Rwanda - and believes that it is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ that true healing, wholeness – and development – can be found.
Your Purchase Strengthens Communities!
Parker Banana Leaf Trays
from $44.00
DESCRIPTION: Add a statement piece to your ottoman or coffee table (or anywhere really!). Made with sturdy woven banana leaves, these Parker Banana Leaf Trays are a great way to add an organic texture to your space! Can also be used as a serving tray for drinks on the patio! The Medium Parker Tray is ideal to mix with books and vases on a bookshelf. Or place her on your bathroom vanity to hold apothecary jars and other essentials.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Made from locally hand-gathered banana leaves and stalks
Artisans use a specially designed + handmade needle to thread dried banana leaves around the banana stalks
Contrasting colors are created by using banana leaves from different varieties of banana trees
Measurement:
Medium: measures 12 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 2 inches deep
Grand: measures 20 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 4 inches deep
Care: Wipe with a damp cloth. The trays can get wet but do not submerge. Dry in the sun.
IMPACT: Made with love in Rwanda ♥ The Parker Banana Leaf Trays is made by artisans with Azizi Life, an organization that participates in local initiatives for the development of Rwandan communities working towards physical and spiritual wholeness for all. Azizi believes that God cares deeply about each person's physical well-being and relationships with one another, as well as relationships with Him. Azizi sees the brokenness of the world- both in "the West" as well as in their home country of Rwanda - and believes that it is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ that true healing, wholeness – and development – can be found.
Your purchase strengthens communities!
Giko Woven Tray
$99.00
DESCRIPTION: Simple, fresh and 100% natural- the Giko tray brings a bright balance to your basket wall. We also love the Giko on your side table, or used as a riser to highlight other baskets.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Tray measures 16" in diameter and 2.5" in height
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Rwanda ♥ Our Giko Woven Trays are made by artisans with Azizi Life, an organization that participates in local initiatives for the development of Rwandan communities working towards physical and spiritual wholeness for all. Azizi believes that God cares deeply about each person's physical well-being and relationships with one another, as well as relationships with Him. Azizi sees the brokenness of the world- both in "the West" as well as in their home country of Rwanda - and believes that it is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ that true healing, wholeness – and development – can be found.
Your purchase strengthens communities!
Diversiform Gray Woven Tray
$99.00
DESCRIPTION: All of our woven bowls are created from dyed natural sisal fibers woven over a core of forest grasses. The weavers begin in the middle of the bowl, carefully threading the sisal around and around to create this beautiful design. The tea color is created when the naturally-white sisal fibers are steeped in Rwandan-grown tea leaves!
The large woven bowl is flat on the bottom and makes a beautiful tray for serving or display. Each woven bowl has a loop on the back for hanging- the set combined with other Azizi Life bowl designs makes for the perfectly curated bowl wall.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measures approximately: Diameter: 16 inches + Height: 2.5 inches
Note: This basket’s base is flat- like a tray
IMPACT: Made with love in Rwanda ♥ Our Diversiform Gray Woven Tray are made by artisans with Azizi Life, an organization that participates in local initiatives for the development of Rwandan communities working towards physical and spiritual wholeness for all. Azizi believes that God cares deeply about each person's physical well-being and relationships with one another, as well as relationships with Him. Azizi sees the brokenness of the world- both in "the West" as well as in their home country of Rwanda - and believes that it is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ that true healing, wholeness – and development – can be found.
Your purchase strengthens communities!
Kaisa Square Basket Tray
$15.00
DESCRIPTION: Handwoven from kaisa, a fast growing river grass found across Bangladesh, the Kaisa Square Basket Tray brings a traditional craft and skill into your home, serving you fantastic form and function. Whether corralling napkins on the family table, or outgoing mail in the office, you can count on this woven grass basket to elevate your space.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurement: 9.5" square
Materials: kaisa grass weave + cotton wrapped
Care: wipe clean with a damp cloth
IMPACT: Made with love in Bangladesh ♥ Ten Thousand Villages is a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. They are a pioneer of fair trade, they do business differently, putting people and the planet first. That means you can trust that every purchase you make directly impacts the life and community of its maker in an under-resourced community. Together we break the cycle of generational poverty and ignite social change. #LiveLifeFair
THE MAKER: Prokritee is a women-led enterprise that is dedicated to creating safe, sustainable jobs for women in rural Bangladesh who seek to improve their livelihood. With the goal of self-reliance, Prokritee uses handcraft skills to transform low-income communities into ones that grow generational prosperity. Prokritee means “nature” in Bengali. They are expert environmentalists, keeping waste out of landfills and waterways by using renewable materials and methods including recycled sari fabric, eco-friendly dyes, and their award-winning tree-free water hyacinth paper.
Handmade Serveware Plate
$39.00
DESCRIPTION: This ceramic platter is the perfect choice for serving. The glossy finish adds a touch of elegance, while the shaded bowl brings a subtle aesthetic. Don't worry about putting it in the dishwasher or microwave either, as it is safe for both. Pair it with the matching Handmade Ceramic Dip Bowl.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Material - Ceramic
Size- L13 x W4.5 x H 0.75 inches
Color - Pink
Microwave and dishwasher safe
IMPACT: Made with love in India ♥ Casa Amarosa has made it known that sustainability is at the core of their vision, with a focus on small batches, artisan producers, and individually crafted goods. The brand designs its products to be textural and celebrates the unique, artisan-made marks and beautiful character of the materials.
Kaisa Tray
$40.00
DESCRIPTION: This hand-woven seagrass tray is perfect for corralling items on your tabletop, counter, or coffee table, or even serving breakfast in bed. Made from natural fibers, hand coiled and woven with a white recycled plastic, this tray will brighten any setting.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Due to the handmade nature, size, shape, and color may vary
Measures 2.5" H x 16" Diameter
IMPACT: Made with love in India ♥ The Kaisa Tray supports the work of Rahab's Rope, an organization that exists to give hope and opportunity to women and girls who are victims of or at risk of human trafficking in India. By creating a safe and loving environment, we enable the women and girls to grow and develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Rahab's Rope worked with a fair trade company also in India to develop this purse exclusively for supporting their mission.
Your Purchase Fights Human Trafficking!
Neri Woven Tray
$99.00
DESCRIPTION: The Neri design is a long-time favorite! The calming tea and white color-way is a wonderful neutral addition for your basket wall or decor.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Tray measures 16" in diameter and 2.5" in height
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Rwanda ♥ Our Neri Woven Trays are made by artisans with Azizi Life, an organization that participates in local initiatives for the development of Rwandan communities working towards physical and spiritual wholeness for all. Azizi believes that God cares deeply about each person's physical well-being and relationships with one another, as well as relationships with Him. Azizi sees the brokenness of the world- both in ""the West"" as well as in their home country of Rwanda - and believes that it is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ that true healing, wholeness – and development – can be found.
Your purchase strengthens communities!
Banana Leaf Sectioned Serving ...
$60.00
DESCRIPTION: The Banana Leaf Sectioned Serving Tray is crafted from the locally-gathered leaves and stalks of banana trees. Artisans use a specially designed, handmade needle to thread dried banana leaves around the banana stalks. The result is a super-sturdy tray that’s great for carrying all kinds of things. Azizi Life's co-founder uses the square serving tray to carry glasses out to her guests. But her absolute favorite way to use this tray is to serve tea. Boxes of flavored tea fit perfectly in each compartment, as do individual teabag packets. It's so easy, and a lovely way to share fair trade love with guests.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Dimensions: 12″ x 12″ x 4″
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Rwanda ♥ The Banana Leaf Sectioned Serving Tray is made by artisans with Azizi Life, an organization that participates in local initiatives for the development of Rwandan communities working towards physical and spiritual wholeness for all. Azizi believes that God cares deeply about each person's physical well-being and relationships with one another, as well as relationships with Him. Azizi sees the brokenness of the world- both in ""the West"" as well as in their home country of Rwanda - and believes that it is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ that true healing, wholeness – and development – can be found.
Your purchase strengthens communities!